Crawl spaces, garages and basements may need a treatment too. Limit outdoor treatments to the perimeter of the structure. If treating mulch, decaying leaves or other thick material, make sure you get the chemical to go down deep where the crickets will be hiding. As with non-chemical methods of control, pay close attention to areas around entry points such as doors, below windows and close to vents. Select insecticide products for cricket control that are labeled for the site you want to treat.
Some insecticides perform better on some surfaces than others.
Do not use insecticides labeled for outdoor use, indoors. Always read and follow label instructions. Prepared by Patricia A. Zungoli and Eric P. Benson, Extension Entomologists, Clemson University. This information is supplied with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by the Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service is implied. Common and brand names of pesticides are given as a convenience and are neither an endorsement nor guarantee of the product nor a suggestion that similar products are not effective.