Crickets are one of those pests that many people have mixed feelings about. In some countries, they are considered delicacies and are eaten regularly; in other countries, they are considered good luck. There are those who love the sound of their chirping, and then others who it drives insane. With so many different views on crickets, it can be difficult to know how you should feel about these insects. Let’s take a look at them and see if you should be worried.
If you ever find yourself visiting Mexico, Thailand, Zimbabwe, Brazil, China, India, Cambodia, or many other countries, you might just find yourself faced with a meal that looks very similar to the one above. Crickets are very high in protein, and are a very low-fat food source. They can supply the human body with many important vitamins and minerals making them a very healthy food option. While you might not currently be finding crickets in your next meal, you might be finding them in your home or in your yard.
When determining whether or not crickets are harmful, you first have to define what harmful is. In the United States, there are three common types of crickets that include camel crickets, house crickets, and field crickets. All of these, and the hundreds of different cricket species, have mouths and can bite, but it is very rare. So while they aren’t harmful to you or your family directly, they can cause harm to your house, plants, and property. Crickets are notoriously known for causing havoc in and on gardens as they will eat seed pods and plants. If you have plants close enough to your house, the crickets that visit them will be close enough to get curious about what is inside. This can lead to you finding them in your house. While crickets aren’t dangerous to you or your family, they can cause damage to your property and gardens. For help fortifying your house against these pests, visit our website at https://reconpestservices.com/pests/crickets/ or call us at (402)22-RECON.
