Crickets

Latin Name:

Order Orthoptera: Family Gryllidae

Appearance:

Adults about 3/4-inch long with three dark bands on the head and thin antennae. Body is yellowish-brown.

Habit:

Active at night. Attracted to lights.

Diet:

Omnivorous; eat almost anything available.

Reproduction:

Closely related to cockroach reproduction.

Other:

House crickets can damage silk, woolens, paper, fruits and vegetables.