Cricket Control in Austin, TX

Anyone who has spent a fall in Austin knows the sight: piles of black crickets under store lights, at gas stations, and by the front door. These fall swarms are a normal part of life in Central Texas, but that does not mean you have to live with them in your home. Brooks Pest Solutions offers eco-friendly crickets pest control throughout Austin, with treatment for both the inside and outside of your home.

We serve Austin, TX and the surrounding Hill Country with cricket treatment plans built around your home’s lights, doorways, and yard.

Which Crickets We Treat in Austin

We treat the two crickets named on our service page: the house cricket and the field cricket. House crickets are light tan with three dark bands on the head. Field crickets are bigger and dark brown to black. Around Austin, field crickets are the ones most people notice. Texas A&M has a helpful guide on why crickets swarm in the fall if you want to learn more.

Why Crickets Are a Problem in Austin

Field crickets in Central Texas often swarm in late summer and fall. A dry spring and summer followed by rain tends to bring the biggest swarms. They fly to bright lights at night and pile up by the thousands.

At home, porch and garage lights pull them in the same way. Cracks in dry soil and rock landscaping around Austin homes give them places to hide during the day.

Cricket Facts Every Austin Homeowner Should Know

• Fall swarms are normal in Austin. Field crickets fly to bright lights in large numbers.
• Dry weather followed by rain often means more crickets. This is the pattern behind the biggest swarm years.
• Only male crickets chirp. They rub their wings together to call a mate or guard their space. That is the sound that keeps people up at night.
• House crickets and field crickets look different. House crickets are light tan with dark bands on the head. Field crickets are darker and a little bigger.
• Crickets chew on things in the home. They can damage fabric, paper, and house plants.
• Crickets can lay eggs indoors. A few crickets that move in when it cools down can turn into many more by spring.

Why Getting Rid of Crickets Matters

Dead crickets pile up and smell. Large numbers near doors and lights can leave a bad odor.

The noise does not stop on its own. One male cricket in a wall or closet can chirp all night, and it is hard to find.

Crickets damage household items. They chew on fabric, paper, and indoor plants.

Crickets bring other pests. Spiders and scorpions eat crickets, so more crickets can mean more of both. 

A small problem can grow. Crickets can breed indoors, so a few in the fall can become a lot by spring.

Signs You Have a Cricket Problem

• Chirping at night, often from one spot you cannot find
• Live or dead crickets near doors, windows, or the garage
• Small holes or chewed spots on fabric, paper, or house plants
• Piles of black crickets under outdoor lights in late summer or fall
• Crickets hiding in soil cracks or rock landscaping near the house

If you notice any of these signs around your Austin home, our team can take a look during a cricket inspection and treatment visit.

Our Eco-Friendly Cricket Control Process

Step 1: Full Inspection. We check your Austin property for cricket hot spots, including doorways, the garage, outdoor lights, rock landscaping, and the yard. We look for where crickets are hiding, breeding, and getting in.

Step 2: Eco-Friendly Treatment. We treat both the inside and outside of your home with sprays and granules, and we place traps in the spots where crickets are most active. We ask that the home be tidy before the visit, and that everyone step outside for about an hour or until the product is dry.

Step 3: Simple Tips for Your Home. We point out the things that draw crickets in, like bright lights, damp spots, and clutter near the house, and give you easy tips to cut down on them.

Step 4: Ongoing Monthly or Bi-Monthly Service. Because cricket numbers in Austin jump with the seasons and the weather, most clients stay on a monthly or bi-monthly plan. This lets our team come back often and catch new crickets early.

To learn more, visit our cricket control service page.

Why Austin Homeowners Choose Brooks Pest Solutions

We Know Austin’s Fall Swarms. We plan service around the time of year crickets are at their worst.

We Treat What We Say We Treat. Our cricket service is built for house crickets and field crickets, the two that cause the most trouble indoors.

Eco-Friendly and Pet-Friendly. Our treatments are chosen with your family and pets in mind.

Inside and Outside Coverage. We treat where crickets hide outdoors and where they end up indoors.

Clear Notes After Every Visit. You will know what we found, what we treated, and what to expect next.

Proudly Serving Austin, TX

Brooks Pest Solutions provides cricket control and other pest services throughout Austin. Our local team works out of our Austin office on Cameron Road and helps homes across Central Texas, including nearby areas like Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock, and Georgetown. We know how the fall swarms and bright lights bring crickets to the door here, and we treat with that in mind. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is your cricket treatment okay for kids and pets? Yes. Our cricket treatment is eco-friendly and pet-friendly. We ask everyone to step outside for about an hour, or until the product is dry.

What kinds of crickets do you treat? We treat house crickets and field crickets, among others. These are the two that most often come into homes.

Why are there so many crickets in Austin every fall? Field crickets in Central Texas swarm in late summer and fall and fly to bright lights. Dry months followed by rain often make the swarms bigger.

Will changing my outdoor lights help? It can. Crickets are drawn to bright white lights. Turning lights off when you can, or using yellow bulbs, may bring fewer crickets to your door.

Why do crickets chirp? Only male crickets chirp. They rub their wings together to call a mate or guard their space.

Do you treat inside and outside? Yes. We treat both the inside and outside of the home with sprays and granules, and we place traps where crickets are most active.

Why monthly or bi-monthly service? Because cricket numbers in Austin jump with the seasons and the weather. Coming back every month or two lets us catch new crickets before they settle in.

How soon will I notice a difference? Most Austin clients see and hear fewer crickets after the first visit or two. Regular service keeps it that way.