When you're trying to sleep at night, do you also hear a 'creek...creek...' sound coming from somewhere near the window or in the garden? Most of the time, it's the sound of these cicadas. While some people find this to be a beautiful sound of nature, for others, it's a bit annoying and disrupts their sleep. So today, let's talk about who these cicadas are, whether they're a problem for us, and how to stop them from coming to your house.
Who are these rascals? What are their types?
Simply put, locusts are a type of insect that is related to the locust family. They are most active at night. There are many types of locusts all over the world. Among them, let's look at three main types that are more likely to come into our homes. Knowing these details, you can easily identify them.
| Type of rope | Appearance and characteristics | Important information |
|---|---|---|
| Camel Crickets | It is brown, has a small bump on its back. It has no wings. It can be about ¾ inch long. | They like damp, cool, and dark places . They live under rotten logs and rocks. If they come inside houses, they can live in places like basements. They are not attracted to the outdoors. They eat paper and decaying matter. |
| Field Crickets | Dark brown or black. Has large, rounded wings. ½ to ¾ inch long. | These are the ones that make that famous 'creek creek' sound. They are found in rice fields, meadows, and plantations. They are attracted to the outdoors . If they come inside houses, they can eat fabrics like cotton, silk, and linen. |
| House Crickets | It is yellow-brown in color. It has long, pointed wings. It has three dark stripes on the back of its head. | They are common in places like garbage dumps. They are attracted to the outdoors like rice fields and damage fabrics if they come into the house. They feed on plant parts and dead insects. |
All three types of rodents can enter homes. Most often, it's by accident. They can enter through an open door, a window, or even a small crack in the foundation.
The story behind the 'song' of the Rehaiyas
Have you ever wondered how the birds make that sound? It's amazing.
Only male crickets make this sound. This 'song' is created by rubbing their wings together. Camel Crickets don't have wings, so they can't make this sound.
What's really interesting is that the speed at which they chirp changes depending on the temperature of the environment. When the environment is hot, they chirp faster. We can use this to do a little math. Imagine counting how many times a squirrel chirps in 15 seconds. Add 40 to that number. The answer you get is the approximate temperature outside in Fahrenheit.
And these sounds have different meanings. They have one song to attract females, and another song to threaten to chase away a male.
Are the leeches dangerous to us?
This is the biggest question many people have. Should we be afraid of spiders?
Simply put, no . There is no major danger, disease transmission, or health risk to humans from bedbugs. They do not bite or sting people. So there is no reason to be afraid of them.
But, they have other little problems.
- Noise: The noise they make at night may be a nuisance to some.
- Damage to Fabrics: House Crickets and Field Crickets can cause minor damage to your clothes, curtains, and other items if they enter your home. They like to eat fabrics like cotton and linen.
Can you eat roaches?
This may seem like a strange question, but the answer is yes . Insects are a food source for humans and animals in many parts of the world. They are a great source of protein , fat , and vitamins . In fact, the United Nations has even encouraged eating insects as a solution to global food security.
How to know if there are houseguests and how to prevent them?
The main sign that there is a house spider is the 'creek creak' sound that can be heard from inside the house. Sometimes you can even see them. So what can we do to prevent these nuisances from coming into the house?
- Keep your yard clean: Remove leaf litter, piles of rocks, and rotten wood from around your home. Rats love to hide in these places.
- Control humidity: Keep areas of your home that are prone to high humidity, such as the basement and bathroom, as dry as possible.
- Control light: Field and House Crickets are attracted to outdoors, so reduce unnecessary lighting outside at night. Use curtains/blinds to reduce light leakage inside the house.
- Save space: Check that doors and windows close properly and that there are no gaps. Repair any small cracks in the foundation or walls.
How do you get rid of the spiders that have come to your house?
If you already have a houseplant or two, there are a few simple ways to get rid of them.
- Vacuum Cleaner: This is the easiest and most non-toxic method. You can use a vacuum cleaner to catch the mites as soon as you see them.
- Sticky traps: These traps that catch insects can be placed in areas where rodents frequent.
- Professional help: If the roach problem is very severe, you can seek the help of a pest control professional.
If you use chemicals , make sure to block the paths leading to the house before using them. Otherwise, the same problem may occur again.
Take-Home Message
- Raccoons are not dangerous animals to humans. They do not spread diseases , nor do they attack humans.
- Their noise can be a nuisance, and some species can damage fabrics if they get into the home.
- The best way to prevent mosquitoes from coming into your home is to keep your home and garden clean and dry .
- You can use simple, non-toxic methods , such as a vacuum cleaner, to get rid of bedbugs that have come into your home.
- If the bedbug population is too large to control, seek the advice of a pest control professional .
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