Camel Crickets

Camel Crickets, also known as stone or cave crickets, are about 1-1.5 inches long and poses a strongly hump- backed thorax, which is wingless. The strong curvature of the thorax is a key identifying feature and is the char- acteristic that earned them the common name of camel cricket. Their color varies from light to dark brown, often with dark banding of certain segments. Unlike most other crickets, camel crickets do not chirp.

Camel crickets are nocturnal, and although they are found in caves, they also live in other habitats that are cool, dark and damp, such as in rotting logs, in stacks of firewood, under leaves and stones, in the hollows of trees and sometimes in buildings and homes, especially in basements and garages. Their range is wide spread across the United States.

Camel Crickets are of little economic importance , except as a nuisance in homes! They are occasional pests that enter indoors from nearby areas by accident. These pests may, however, damage items (often garments and linens) stored in boxes in garages or basements.

To avoid these pests getting into your home, it is best to eradicate any outdoor harborages. This might include removing any piles of lumber or debris near the home or structure. Indoor areas should be kept dry through proper ventilation. Any items stored in basements and garages should be kept off the ground and away from walls. Any gaps around doors and windows should be caulked or sealed .

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