Females deposit eggs in moist soil or sand. After 15 to 25 days, nymphs hatch from the eggs. They resemble adults except for their smaller size and lack of wings. Nymphs develop to adults in about 12 weeks, depending on temperature. As many as three generations may be produced per year in southern areas.
Winter is spent in the egg stage in cold climates and also as nymphs in warmer areas.
Under cool conditions, crickets can be kept alive for an extended period of time. Adult males chirp to mark territory and attract females. Chicken laying mash or dry dog food is excellent feed for raising crickets. Crickets spend the day in warm, dark cracks and crevices and emerge at night to feed. Outdoors, high numbers of crickets can damage garden plants.