Indoors here, I still hear crickets all winter sometimes. Yep, they’re surviving, and even breeding quietly in crawl spaces.
@FieldHopper Interesting, some species create antifreeze-like compounds (like trehalose) to avoid freezing. Nature always finds a way!
Long story short:
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Outdoors? Crickets die off with the cold, with eggs hibernating.
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Indoors? If they’re in a warm, sheltered spot, they might stick around.
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Species matters a lot, some are hardier than others.
Right, and for anyone hearing winter chirps inside—seal gaps, reduce moisture, and remove debris. That helps prevent cricket “surprise guests” all winter.