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Cricket: A Recent Job in Surprise, AZ & Some Homeowner Tips

Category: Holiday

Published: April 2026

By: Kyle Deal, Owner, Deal Pest Control

What I Walked Into

April is when I start getting more cricket calls across Surprise, Sun City & The West Valley. As the weather warms up, crickets become more active and start looking for places to hide.

This call came from a homeowner who started hearing crickets inside the house at night. At first, it was just one or two, but it did not take long before the noise became frustrating.

When I got there, the homeowner told me they had not seen many crickets during the day, but they could hear them at night near the garage and along the back patio area.

That is pretty common with crickets. You may hear them before you ever really see them.

The Problem

Once I looked around the property, I found that crickets were gathering close to the foundation and exterior entry points.

There was activity near the garage entry, around the back patio door and along small gaps where crickets could move into the home.

The homeowner also had some outdoor lighting and sheltered areas that made the space more inviting for crickets. In Surprise and the surrounding West Valley, crickets are good at finding warm, protected spaces, especially when conditions around the home support them.

The Process

I started by inspecting the interior and exterior areas where crickets were most likely entering, resting and gathering.

I checked the garage, laundry room, patio, foundation line, landscaping, exterior walls and any gaps around doors, windows and utility entry points.

After finding the main activity areas, I treated the key spots and explained to the homeowner what was happening. I pointed out where crickets were likely getting in and what could be done to help reduce future activity.

The Outcome

Within a short time, the homeowner noticed that the noise had gone down significantly and the cricket activity around the garage and patio had improved.

The activity around the home dropped off, and the outdoor areas felt more comfortable again.

That is important because crickets are not just annoying. They can also attract other pests, including spiders and scorpions, that may feed on them.

DIY Advice I Shared

Before I left, I shared a few simple tips to help keep crickets away.

Seal small gaps around doors and windows where possible.

Keep garage doors closed when you can.

Reduce clutter near entry points.

Trim vegetation back from the foundation.

Limit bright outdoor lighting when possible.

Check around patios, garages and storage areas for activity.

These small changes can make your property less inviting to crickets.

"It's brighter than before!"

— Megan

Professional Insight

Cricket problems are usually connected to shelter, moisture and lighting around the home.

You may not always see them during the day, but if you hear them at night, there is usually activity nearby.

In Arizona, crickets can also be part of a bigger pest issue because they can attract predators like spiders and scorpions. That is why I recommend addressing cricket activity before it builds up.