Latin Name:
Order Orthoptera: Family Gryllidae
Appearance:
Adults about 3/4-inch long with 3 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.
