Crickets are active at night and hide during the day. They are often found outdoors around buildings in cool, moist environments such as under mulch, stones, railroad ties, woodpiles, and debris. They can also be found in wells, drainage pipes, under sheds, air conditioner units, and indoors in damp basements, utility rooms, crawlspaces, garages, and occasionally in attics. Crickets tend to invade structures when it becomes hot and dry outside.