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1) IDENTIFICATION: 0:29
2) INSPECTION: 1:07
2) TREATMENT: 2:06
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Common crickets can vary in size depending on species, so they can range from .12 inches to 2 inches in length. Their bodies are typically flat and elongated, and can range in color from yellowish-brown to tan to dark brown. The hind legs are significantly larger and are used for jumping. If you’re having trouble seeing past tight spaces, try waiting until nightfall and listen for chirping sounds coming from inside.
When inspecting your home exterior, look for entry points that crickets can use to get inside your home. Crickets can jump up to 3 feet high, so they can use features like vents to gain access inside. Also note any damaged or missing window screens. Indoors, you’ll be looking for crickets themselves and any eggs. Male crickets will chirp and attract nearby female crickets. If both meet indoors, the female cricket is likely to lay eggs where she thinks they’ll be safe. You can check behind and under large appliances that generate heat. Look underneath plumbing and behind electrical plates. Crickets will eat cotton, silk, and other fabrics, so check closets where fabrics may be stored, and examine furniture for chew marks. Finally, look in less frequented parts of your home, like your attic or basement for spots hidden away in tight spaces.
Before starting, be sure to wear your personal protective equipment, or PPE, especially when you handle any chemicals.
Begin treatment with Reclaim IT. Reclaim IT is a liquid repellent insecticide concentrate that’s labeled to control over 70 different pests and offers a residual of up to 90 days. With a pump sprayer, create a barrier around the structure of your home by spraying 3 feet up the structure and 3 feet out. Next, spray areas around windows, doors, eaves, air vents, plumbing, garage doors, light fixtures, basement or crawl space openings, and any other openings you may have found.
Once you’ve treated your perimeter, start your indoor treatment with Pyrid. Pyrid is an insecticide aerosol that delivers a quick knockdown, but offers no residual. Use this to flush out clusters of pests you may have found. To apply Pyrid in broad areas like around windows, make sure the white applicator is attached, shake the can well, and spray in swift, sweeping motions. To apply Pyrid in tight cracks and crevices, use the provided red applicator tip. Simply remove the white applicator, replace it with the red, and make sure the straw is affixed in the spout. Shake the can well, spray, and move the applicator swiftly along the length of the crevice. Keep people away from treated areas until dry and vapors have dispersed.
Round out your treatment with D-Fense Dust. D-Fense Dust is a ready-to-use insecticidal dust that’s perfect for hard to reach areas. If left undisturbed, this dust can last up to 8 months.
You can stop crickets from entering your home by keeping up with pesticide treatments and addressing the entry points you found during your inspection. Be sure to apply Reclaim IT every 90 days for guaranteed control.
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