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Camel Cricket Treatment
Stride Pest Control provides camel cricket control for homes and businesses across Central Texas, where this humpbacked, wingless cricket lurks in damp garages, basements, and crawl spaces and jumps toward you when startled. Camel crickets are hard to control on your own because they thrive in dark, moist spaces and their numbers signal a moisture problem behind them.
Stride treats camel crickets through the Stride Forward integrated pest management process, built around cutting the dampness they depend on and treating the harborage where they gather.
Every treatment is backed by a same-day service option and a satisfaction guarantee, and the products we use are odorless and colorless once dry. Camel crickets are one of several crickets Stride treats, covered under our broader cricket control and general pest control services.
Camel Crickets In Central Texas
The camel cricket looks alarming and behaves unlike other crickets, since it is silent, wingless, and tied to damp, dark spaces.
| Trait | Camel Cricket |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Humpbacked, tan, wingless, with long spider-like legs and antennae |
| No chirp | Silent; it has no wings to chirp with, unlike house and field crickets |
| Where it lives | Damp garages, basements, crawl spaces, and cellars |
| Behavior | Jumps toward light or movement when startled, which startles people back |
| What it eats | Fungi, paper, and fabric in the damp spaces it favors |
| The real signal | Its presence points to a moisture problem |
Because the camel cricket depends on dampness, cutting the moisture it needs is the most effective part of keeping it out.
Signs You Have Camel Crickets
Camel crickets gather in the dampest, darkest spaces:
- Humpbacked, wingless crickets in garages, basements, and crawl spaces.
- Crickets that jump toward you when disturbed, rather than chirp.
- Activity in damp, dark areas and around foundation moisture.
- Chewed paper or fabric in stored items where they gather.
- Numbers that grow where dampness persists.
Are Camel Crickets Dangerous?
Camel crickets are harmless. They do not bite, sting, or spread disease, and despite their alarming jump and spider-like look, they pose no threat to people.
They are a nuisance, and in numbers they will chew on paper and fabric in stored items. Their real significance is as a warning sign, since a camel cricket problem points to excess moisture in a garage, basement, or crawl space that is worth addressing.
How We Get Rid of Camel Crickets
Stride treats camel crickets through the five-step Stride Forward process, built around the moisture they depend on:
- Inspect. We check the damp garages, basements, and crawl spaces where camel crickets gather.
- Identify. We confirm camel crickets and trace the moisture feeding them.
- Recommend. We flag the leaks, drainage, and ventilation to correct.
- Treat. We apply a residual to the harborage and entry points, though correcting the moisture is what keeps them out.
- Evaluate. We monitor on recurring visits, since camel crickets return wherever dampness remains.
Our GreenPro certification guides this reduced-risk approach.
How to Keep Camel Crickets Away
Keeping camel crickets out is a moisture problem at heart:
- Reduce humidity with dehumidifiers and better ventilation in garages, basements, and crawl spaces.
- Fix leaks and improve drainage around the foundation.
- Declutter damp storage areas where they hide.
- Seal gaps into garages, crawl spaces, and basements.
- Move stored boxes off damp floors onto shelving.
Camel Cricket Control Frequently Asked Questions
What is the humpbacked cricket in my garage?
That is a camel cricket. It is wingless, does not chirp, and loves damp, dark spaces like garages, basements, and crawl spaces, so finding them is usually a sign of excess moisture.
Do camel crickets bite or cause harm?
No. Camel crickets are harmless and cannot bite or sting. In numbers they may chew on paper and fabric, but they pose no threat to people despite their startling jump.
Why do camel crickets jump at me?
They jump toward light or movement when startled, which often means jumping toward a person. It is a defensive reflex, not aggression, and the cricket is harmless.
How do I get rid of camel crickets?
Cut the moisture they depend on with better ventilation and drainage, declutter damp storage, seal entry points, and treat the harborage. Without the dampness, camel crickets cannot thrive.
THE STRIDE FORWARD PROGRAM
Our Strategic ECO-BASED Protocol
Stride Forward is our Integrated Pest Management program where we partner with our clients in the long-term removal and prevention of pests. Keeping your property free of unwanted insects and rodents works best when we work together.
The program combines habitat manipulation, biological control, cultural behavior changes, and the targeted use of products designed to repel or eradicate pests. Our approach follows five steps, with non-chemical methods prioritized before any product application.
Our Certifications & Awards
Stride Pest Control holds QualityPro and GreenPro certifications through the NPMA’s Foundation for Professional Pest Management, and fewer than 3% of pest control companies nationwide hold both. QualityPro requires background checks on every service member, a drug-free workplace, and 16 standards that exceed state and federal requirements.
Our Austin and Round Rock office operates under Texas Department of Agriculture license TPCL #667951, with Burton Johnston as Responsible Certified Applicator. Our San Antonio office operates under TPCL #827449, with Alex Randall as Responsible Certified Applicator. Our office manager, Michael Honeycutt, is an Associate Certified Entomologist through the Entomological Society of America.
Founded in 2013, we have served nearly 12,000 customers across Central Texas and hold a 4.9-star rating across 2,400+ reviews with an A+ from the BBB.
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