Nymphs are brown in front and black behind, and are the stage seen most often. Cleaning up wood piles, and other debris helps keep numbers down. Also, geckos are apparently good predators of these roaches. Sanitation and insecticidal baits can be helpful for controlling cockroaches. Indian House Crickets Indian house crickets are light tan with darker spots and bands, and as with all crickets, they have enlarged hind-legs for jumping.
House crickets enter houses through any cracks and crevices they find, including an open door.
They are nocturnal, which means they hide during the day and are active at night. The males attract females by chirping at night, which can be extremely annoying for homeowners. They are capable of reproducing within the house, and may produce piles of unsightly droppings. Seal all cracks and crevices to keep them out. The adult female must have a blood meal in order to produce eggs.