dominicentomology's Identifications

What they eat

Camel crickets are not picky eaters. According to a published article in the American Midland Naturalist in 2005, The authors noted that “ camel crickets would eat anything from American cheese to dead fire ants to human feces to fallen fruit”

Natural ways to eliminate (NYPMA)

Dehumidify the Area: Use a dehumidifier to lessen the comfort of the crickets. They crave damp spaces. If you dry out the location they have infested, they may move out voluntarily.
Seal the Area: Use weather stripping and caulking to seal off the area and eliminate any easy access to your home.
De-clutter: Cutting down on clutter, such as cardboard boxes full of junk will eliminate hiding spots and food sources. If you need to store stuff in the area, use airtight plastic containers to keep them out of your storage area.
Vacuum: This is a good strategy to begin the eradication process. Vacuum up as many crickets as you can. More than likely, you will not get all of them, as they are very good at hiding. Promptly empty the vacuum cleaner and move onto one or all of the other strategies.
Traps: Sticky traps designed to trap all types of household pests placed anywhere walls and floors intersect in the basement. Adding bait, such as moldy bread will increase your chances of catching them.
Soapy Water: Place shallow bowls of soapy water where you have seen the crickets. They will be attracted to the water and drown when they try to drink.