Camel Crickets in Illinois: What You Need to Know

Camel crickets are common household pests in Illinois. Easily identified by their humpbacked appearance, these critters are frequently found in basements, kitchens, and bathroom areas. While they are usually accidental pests, they can nevertheless begin to breed once they’ve found a warm location. Amateur pest control techniques are nearly always unsuccessful with camel crickets. In fact, only 50% of homeowners who try these methods succeed at eliminating the pests. Professional exterminators will be needed to eliminate breeding colonies once and for all. It's important to have professionals do the extermination because they're trained and more effective. The appearance of [...]