How to Stop a Cricket From Chirping at Night

The unthinkable has happened. A lone cricket has somehow managed to invade your territory and just when you least expect it, when you are ready to drift peacefully to sleep..."Chirp." Will that little monstrosity of an insect ever shut up? The thing is a crafty little soldier, going silent as the enemy approaches. This is war.

Instructions

1. Know the enemy. Crickets are nocturnal. They are attracted to light and also moisture. You'll usually see a lot of them after rain. If they are outdoors, they'll find nice warm and damp soil. Indoors, they are looking for something damp and warm as well.

2. Locate the enemy. Instead of lying in bed, rolling every expletive term known to mankind through your head about the annoyance of the cricket, get up. Move toward the chirping sound until you have at least pinpointed the room where the beast is hiding before he gets wise to you and shuts up.

3. Lure the enemy. Place a wet washcloth in the sink, kitchen or bathroom, that is closest to the cricket's location.

4. Wait the enemy out. Go back to bed. Use ear plugs or head phones or enjoy the cricket's song, knowing that it will be his last.

5. Spring the trap. Crickets can't get around well on smooth surfaces so sinks are great places to corner them. Watch out though because they can still jump. You should find the cricket in the morning, hiding out beneath the washcloth. Have a container ready to take the enemy prisoner. Make sure you beat your spouse to the sink before he or she gets an adrenaline boosting surprise.

Tips & Warnings

• Crickets can bite. Handle them with care.

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish