Cricket Control in Atlanta, GA

When the first cool nights of fall reach Atlanta, crickets start looking for a warm place to spend the winter. For many homes here, that place is the basement or crawl space, and the chirping soon follows. Brooks Pest Solutions offers eco-friendly crickets pest control throughout Atlanta, with treatment for both the inside and outside of your home.

We serve Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metro area with cricket treatment plans built around your home’s basement, crawl space, and yard.

Which Crickets We Treat in Atlanta

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. In Atlanta, you may also see camel crickets, also called cave crickets. They have a humped back, very long legs, and no wings, so they do not chirp. They like damp basements and crawl spaces. Tell your technician if you see them during your inspection.

Why Crickets Are a Problem in Atlanta

Atlanta has real seasons. As it cools down in the fall, crickets move from the yard into homes to stay warm. Once inside, they can breed, so a few crickets in October can be many more by spring.

Basements and crawl spaces are common in Atlanta, and they tend to be damp. That is just what crickets want. Leaf piles, firewood, and ivy near the house give them a place to hide before they move in.

Cricket Facts Every Atlanta Homeowner Should Know

• Fall is when crickets move indoors in Atlanta. Cooler nights send them looking for warmth.
• Damp basements and crawl spaces draw crickets. They need moisture to live.
• 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

Basements can hide a lot of crickets. These rooms are quiet and damp, so crickets can go unseen for a long time.

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
• Crickets in the basement or crawl space, mainly in fall
• Humpbacked crickets that jump when you turn on the light

If you notice any of these signs around your Atlanta 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 Atlanta property for cricket hot spots, including basements, crawl spaces, garages, doorways, 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 crickets in Atlanta move indoors each fall and can breed over the winter, 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 Atlanta Homeowners Choose Brooks Pest Solutions

We Know Atlanta Basements. We check the damp, quiet spots where crickets settle in.

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 Atlanta, GA

Brooks Pest Solutions provides cricket control and other pest services throughout Atlanta. Our local team works out of our office in Norcross and helps homes across the Atlanta metro, including nearby areas like Marietta, Alpharetta, Decatur, and Lawrenceville. We know how damp basements and crawl spaces draw crickets in each fall 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 do crickets show up in my basement every fall? As nights cool down, crickets look for a warm, damp place to spend the winter. Basements and crawl spaces are perfect for them.

What is the jumping cricket with the humped back? That is most likely a camel cricket, also called a cave cricket. It has no wings and does not chirp, but it jumps when startled.

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 crickets in Atlanta move indoors each fall and can breed over the winter. Coming back every month or two lets us catch new crickets before they settle in.

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