Prevention Sanitation is the most important means of eliminating nuisance crickets. Mow lawns, cut weeds, and clean up garbage collection areas. Remove harborage sites such as piles of bricks, stones, rotting wood and other debris. Caulk and seal all cracks and crevices, especially near the ground level at basement windows and doorways. Make sure that all windows and doors are tight-fitting with proper screening in place.
Exclusion is an important factor as well as light discipline.
Avoid bright mercury vapor lights in entryways and along structure perimeters since crickets will be attracted from far distances. Never store firewood next to the house foundation. Raise garbage cans off the ground if practical. Trash and dumpsters should be placed as far from the building as possible. Crickets are attracted to food in these areas.