Cave Cricket Control in New Jersey

Cave Crickets: Unsettling Invaders in Dark Spaces

Cave crickets—also known as camel crickets—are unsettling pests that often invade basements, garages, sheds, and crawlspaces. These crickets are drawn to dark, damp, and humid environments, making lower levels of your home an ideal habitat. While they don’t bite or transmit disease, their sudden jumps and creepy appearance can make them unwelcome guests.

Adult cave crickets can reach up to 2–3 inches in width, and are known for their long, spider-like legs and hunched appearance. When disturbed, they leap without direction, often startling homeowners.

Why Cave Crickets Invade Homes

Cave crickets typically live outdoors under rocks, logs, and leaf piles. However, when conditions become too dry or cold, they migrate inside in search of moisture and shelter. Basements, sheds, and garages provide perfect conditions for them to thrive.

Once inside, they’ll leave behind small black droppings and, if left untreated, spread upward into living areas, especially during the fall and winter months.

Signs of a Cave Cricket Infestation

• Sudden sighting of large, jumping insects in basements or garages
• Small black droppings on floors or walls in damp areas
• Damage to fabrics, cardboard, or paper products (crickets may nibble on organic materials)
• Unusual chirping or rustling noises at night

Ace Walco’s Cave Cricket Control Procedures

1. Comprehensive Inspection and Identification

   We start with a detailed inspection of your basement, crawlspace, and other vulnerable areas to identify cave cricket activity, entry points, and moisture conditions. Proper identification ensures we target the issue at its source.

2. Tailored Treatment Plan

   Based on the extent and location of the infestation, we develop a customized treatment plan that addresses both active crickets and the conditions attracting them. We also advise on structural or environmental changes that can discourage future infestations.

3. Targeted Treatment Application

   Our licensed technicians use precision-targeted treatments, including residual insecticides, perimeter barriers, and mechanical exclusion to eliminate existing crickets and block their re-entry.

4. Ongoing Follow-Up & Prevention

   We provide ongoing support to keep your home cricket-free, including follow-up inspections and expert moisture-control recommendations to reduce habitat suitability for future invasions.

Take Control Before They Spread

Cave crickets may start in your basement, but without action, they’ll move in upstairs. Ace Walco’s proven control methods will help restore comfort and confidence in your home.