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| Description |
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| Crickets, are insects related to
grasshoppers. They have somewhat flattened
bodies and long antennae. There are about 900
species of crickets. They tend to be nocturnal
and are often confused with grasshoppers because
they have a similar body structure. Crickets are
known to carry a large number of diseases, most
of which cause painful sores but are not fatal
to humans. Disease can be spread through their
feces, bite, or other physical contact. |
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| Biology/Habitat |
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| The left forewing of the male has a thick
rib (a modified vein) which bears 50 to 300
ridges. The chirp (which only male crickets can
do) is generated by raising the left hind leg
and rubbing it against the edge of the right
hind leg. This sound producing action is called
stridulation and the song is species-specific. |
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| Prevention Tips |
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• Keep all areas in and around buildings
free of moisture, dense vegetation and brush.
• Remove debris, trash, rocks, etc.
• Make sure that all windows and doors are
tight-fitting with proper screening in place.
• Place trash, dumpsters, firewood, etc. as far
from the house/building structure as possible.
• Seal all cracks and openings around windows,
doorframes, attics, eaves, vents and overhangs. |
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