Jerusalem Crickets
Backyard Monsters
Jumping Jerusalem! There’s a monster in the yard! Jerusalem crickets are just one of several so-called “crickets” found in southern California. Jerusalem crickets are by far the scariest looking insects one has ever come across in or outside of the home. But guess what? They’re not real (true) crickets. Still, if they are bothersome, Hearts Pest Management provides pest control for these “crickets.”
Jerusalem Cricket (Stenopelmatus fuscus)

Jerusalem cricket in her burrow.
Pest Control for Jerusalem Crickets
Are Jerusalem Crickets Pests? Not really, they live in the ground in burrows so one doesn’t see them too often. Most of their time is spent underground where females make their nest. Jerusalem crickets are nocturnal which makes them night time snacks for owls, coyotes, and other wildlife. But, if you’ve seen a few around your landscape and want them gone because they freak you out, here is a list of some things you can do:- Clear away any large rock or wood piles that hold moisture. They like moisture.
- Create pathways of concrete or dry ground between mulch areas. Jerusalem crickets don’t like crossing large, dry spaces.
- Limit your water use; the drier the ground, the less likely they are to surface.
- Place weather stripping on doors and windows to prevent them from venturing into the house during fall and winter.
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