Crickets in Arizona Homes: Why the Noise Won't Stop
Crickets are a common nuisance in Arizona, especially around garages and entryways. Learn why they show up, why the chirping gets worse at night, and how to stop repeat activity.
Why Crickets Are Drawn to Arizona Homes
Arizona's warm evenings, exterior lighting, and irrigated landscaping create ideal conditions for crickets. While crickets usually live outdoors, they often migrate toward homes for shelter, moisture, and warmth.
Crickets are commonly attracted to:
- Exterior lights that draw insects
- Moist soil and irrigated landscaping
- Garages, patios, and entryways
- Cracks around doors, vents, and foundations
Once near the structure, it's easy for crickets to move indoors.
How to Tell If Crickets Are Becoming a Problem
Crickets are easy to hear but not always easy to locate.
Common signs include:
- Loud chirping at night near windows or walls
- Crickets jumping inside garages or living spaces
- Increased activity around doors and entry points
- Seeing multiple crickets indoors over time
If the noise is persistent, the population nearby is likely growing.
When Crickets Become More Than Just Annoying
While crickets don't pose health risks, they can significantly impact comfort and sleep.
Homeowners often report:
- Difficulty sleeping due to constant chirping
- Crickets appearing in bedrooms or bathrooms
- Repeated indoor sightings after removal
- Ongoing frustration during warmer months
At this point, cricket control becomes a quality-of-life issue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about crickets in Arizona homes.
Why Home Remedies Rarely Stop Crickets Long-Term
DIY methods often fail because:
- Exterior populations remain untreated
- Entry points stay open
- Moisture and lighting still attract crickets
- No preventative barrier is in place
Effective cricket control focuses on the exterior first.
How Reliant Pest Pros Handles Cricket Problems
Reliant Pest Pros focuses on reducing cricket populations before they enter your home.
Our approach includes:
- Treating exterior perimeters and harborage areas
- Reducing attractants near entry points
- Targeted treatments around garages and patios
- Ongoing prevention to keep crickets from returning
Tired of Hearing Crickets Every Night?
If crickets are disrupting your sleep or making their way indoors, professional control can make a noticeable difference.