The Bugs Stop Here Pest Control Guide
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CAVE/CAMEL
CRICKET/HOUSE CRICKET
Cave/Camel Cricket
The Cave/Camel Cricket 's hump-backed appearance
when viewed from the side is where the name originates.
They have jumping hind legs and long antennae like other
crickets but they are wingless and so are unable to chirp.
Color varies by species, ranging from light tan to brown,
often having dark brown bands on some segments. Adults
range from 0.5 to 1.5 inches in length. Camel crickets are
usually associated with cool, damp, dark habitats. Since
they are often found in caves, they are also commonly called cave crickets. Outdoors, they may be found under stones and logs and in other cool, damp habitats with suitable amounts of organic matter, which they use for food.
Like other crickets, camel crickets will invade buildings in the fall seeking suitable places to pass the winter. In these cases, they often remain in basements or crawl spaces and seldom damage items in the home. They are usually considered a nuisance only by virtue of their presence.