How Do You Keep Crickets Out Of A House?
Most every homeowner has been bothered in the night by a chirping cricket. Crickets are unwelcome houseguests: They not only keep people awake at night, but their population can grow very fast. One female cricket can lay hundreds of eggs, so keeping them out of your house is crucial. Luckily, there are steps you can take to keep crickets from seeking out shelter in your house and setting up housekeeping. Fill any cracks in your walls and in your home’s foundation with expanding foam. Expanding foam can be purchased at most any home-improvement store. It generally comes in pressurized containers/cans and has a spray-application tip. Simply insert the tip into any crack in your home’s foundation or walls and spray. Do not completely fill up the crack, because the foam will eventually expand and harden. Once the application has hardened, check to see that the crack is completely filled. If not, reapply. Check beneath the outer doors of your home to ensure that they reach the ground and th
