WHAT IS A CRICKET?
Although they do not infest food or harm humans, field and house crickets are considered pests when they wander into homes, especially when their chirping causes a disturbance. Camel and cave crickets will commonly live in dark cellars and in crawlspaces, but they cause no harm and prefer to stay out-of-the-way of people. The best way to deal with cricket pests is to keep them from entering a home. Read more about How to Pest-Proof Your Home.