Sprickets- ew!!

[Draco]

So I am at my parents for the next few weeks taking care of their dogs- and they fail to tell me they have a spricket problem.

Ew and ew. At least they are not roaches and I can handle them better. I am trying to get some sleep but I am itchy all over now!!

I told my parents I would try to help them solve the problem while I am here- any ideas?

My dad has traps but I don't think they are working. I have diamecuous earth that I am going to try. I need to remember to take it from my place to bring here to my parents.

Need some proven ideas!

I will respond in the morning- going to attempt sleep again!

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• Draco
• Oct 30, 2016

 

[Winchester]

Ew, Just ,,,,, ew, I've never heard them called that. I have no idea what to suggest for you. Good luck!

 

[DreamerRose]

Home Defense works really well if you spray the baseboards and the door entrances. I don't know if it's toxic to animals, though. It's not toxic for people.

 

[Draco]

I wouldn't trust it for pets. I will read the label though

 

[DreamerRose]

Yes, do read the label. It could be it's nontoxic after it dries.

 

[DreamerRose]

I have a bottle of it, and the label says it's safe when dry. It's recommended for fleas and pet bedding, so it must be okay.

 

[Draco]

thank you for checking! I will have to check my parents' house to see if they have it before i buy for them.

 

[Columbine]

I'd never heard of sprickets before, so I just googled them and came up with this blog post. At the end there's a list of ways to get rid of them

 

[Norachan]

Oh, that's what they're called in English! I thought they were a weird Asian bug. My house is full of them. They lurk in the bathroom for some reason. Ugly, sinister things. They make great cat toys though.

 

[tabbytom]

Another name for them is Cricket

Sprickets (Spider Crickets)

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http://www.infinitespider.com

It's pretty common here in our country. But they are mainly found in gardens with shrubs.

 

[AbbysMom]

I've never heard of these things!