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REGIONAL PEST REPORT

Winter season

Pest threat

Mice are moving inside and other wildlife may be looking for potential harbourage areas. Cluster flies have hibernated in attics and wall voids. As the temperature fluctuates keep your eyes and ears open for the signs and sounds of unwanted pests this winter. Carpenter ant activity may be seen in the home where moisture is found on a warmer day.

 

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Cricket Control in Canada: Get Rid of Crickets

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.