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Cricket Control in DFW
Field crickets swarm toward lights in late summer and slip into homes and garages. Learn how lighting changes and exclusion control them.
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Reviewed and updated June 2026
At a Glance
Crickets are attracted to lights and gather around buildings in late summer. Reducing attractant lighting and sealing entry points is most effective.
Quick Facts
- Look: Black or brown, large jumping legs
- Active: Late summer and fall, drawn to lights
- Concern: Noise, clustering, damage to fabrics/paper
- Lives: Outdoors; enters garages and low floors
What Are Crickets?
Field crickets are the black or brown jumping insects whose chirping fills late-summer nights. They are strongly attracted to lights and gather in large numbers around well-lit buildings, then slip into garages, doorways, and lower floors.
Indoors they can damage paper, fabrics, and stored items, and large clusters become a noisy nuisance.
How to Control Crickets
Because crickets are drawn to light, the most effective control reduces attractant lighting and seals the gaps they use to get in.
- Switch exterior lighting to less-attractive bulbs and reduce nighttime lighting.
- Seal door sweeps, garage gaps, and foundation cracks.
- Clear tall grass, weeds, and debris near the building.
- Treat the perimeter and harborage zones during peak season.
Treat the Source
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Common Questions
Why do crickets gather around my house at night?
They are strongly attracted to lights, so brightly lit buildings draw large numbers, which then enter through gaps near doors and the foundation.
Are crickets harmful?
They do not bite or spread disease, but they can damage paper and fabrics and become a loud, clustering nuisance in large numbers.
How do I keep crickets out?
Reduce attractant lighting, seal entry points, clear vegetation near the building, and treat the perimeter during late-summer peaks.
Sources & Further Reading
Guidance changes over time. Follow current product labels and local recommendations. This page is educational and is not medical advice.
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