Why Are Crickets Getting into Your Florida Home?

You leave the windows open to catch a breeze, and suddenly you hear that steady chirp, chirp, chirp echoing through the night. Maybe your kids have chased a cricket across the back porch, or you’ve spotted one hopping around the laundry room.

Crickets may seem harmless, but once they’re inside, the noise, fabric damage, and constant sightings can get frustrating fast.

What Attracts Crickets to Your Home?

Florida homes have a few things that make them especially appealing to crickets:

• Bright lights at night: Porch and patio lights act like magnets, pulling crickets close to your doors and windows.
• Humidity and damp areas: From Florida’s coastal air to leaky plumbing pipes, basements, garages, and laundry rooms are prime habitats for crickets.
• Food sources: Crickets feed on crumbs, fabrics, and even paper. A cluttered garage or laundry pile can be a buffet for them.
• Easy entry points: Small gaps under doors, torn window screens, or cracks in the foundation give crickets a way in.

How Do Crickets Get Inside?

Crickets aren’t breaking down the door; they’re slipping through the small gaps you hardly notice. A weather strip that doesn’t sit flush, a screen with a tear, or a garage door left open on a humid night can all serve as an entryway.

Once they’re inside, they don’t wander aimlessly. They settle into the quiet, damp spots of your home, tucked behind HVAC units where condensation drips, buried in the corners of closets, or nestled in the cool, shadowy spaces of a basement.

How to Find & Identify Crickets

Crickets are usually brown or yellowish with long back legs. The easiest way to know they’re around? The constant nighttime chirping from males trying to attract females. Indoors, they often hide in:

• Basements and garages with higher humidity
• Laundry rooms where warmth and moisture mix
• Closets and storage bins where fabrics are easy targets
• Near HVAC units where condensation collects

If you’re hearing chirping or noticing chewed fabric edges or tiny droppings, chances are crickets have already made themselves at home.

How to Prevent Crickets in Your Home

The good news is you can make your home less welcoming to crickets with a few simple changes:

Seal Doors, Windows & Foundation Cracks

Weatherstripping and door sweeps block easy access points.

Reduce Outdoor Lighting at Night

Crickets love bright porch bulbs. Consider swapping them for yellow bug lights or keeping them off when not needed.

Keep Lawns Trimmed & Remove Yard Debris

Tall grass, stacked wood, and leaf piles near your home give crickets shelter right by your foundation.

Store Fabrics & Paper in Sealed Bins

Protect clothing, stored linens, and cardboard boxes from damage.

Repair Leaky Pipes & Control Indoor Humidity

Florida homes naturally hold excess moisture. Use dehumidifiers and fix plumbing leaks to keep your home drier.

Request Service From Home Paramount Pest Control

If prevention hasn’t kept the chirping outside, it’s time to call in the experts. Home Paramount Pest Control has been protecting families since 1939 and knows the unique challenges Florida homeowners face with pests.

Our certified technicians use eco-friendly solutions that are tough on crickets but safe for your family and pets. With free inspections, same-day service, and a full range of pest control solutions, we’ll ensure crickets don’t take over your home or your sleep.

Request professional cricket control from Home Paramount Pest Control today and take back your peace and quiet.