Do you remember the story of Pinocchio, a puppet who wanted to be a boy, and Jiminy Cricket, his friendly companion who sat by the fire keeping toasty warm? They made a great pair, but things Jiminy said were sometimes an annoyance to Pinocchio. Maybe you’re not familiar with these characters. If not, you’ve surely […]
Crickets. They’re everywhere! With over nine-hundred unique species, they can be found on every continent except Antarctica. They’re highly adaptable and resilient and live in all kinds of habitats, from forest and meadows to caves and in the soil. Some insects commonly thought of as “crickets” are not true crickets. Camel crickets…sometimes called spider or cave […]
You’ve turned off the lights, locked the doors, and settled in for a good night’s sleep. Then “it” begins. An incessant high-pitched chirping noise somewhere inside your house. That’s a sure sign crickets have invaded your domain! A male house cricket can “sing” for hours at a time. It’s his version of a love song. […]