Explore what crickets dislike! Discover repellents, strategies, and solutions to keep them away from your home and garden.
Hey everyone! Does anyone know what kind of scents crickets absolutely hate?
Crickets can’t stand the smell of lemon, vinegar, and garlic. I use a mix of these in my garden and it seems to work.
I’ve also heard that peppermint oil is supposed to repel them too.
That’s a handy tip! I will try it！
Yes! I’ve had good success with peppermint oil. I think they really dislike strong aromatic scents in general.
From the natural smell, plants like cilantro, sage, and basil are said to deter crickets because of their strong scent. Maybe you can try it!
Yes, for those of you who don’t like using chemicals in your garden, try using plants that naturally repel crickets!
I learned that the introduction of natural predators would help control the cricket population.
Spiders and birds also hunt crickets. Maintaining a diversity of wildlife in your garden can help reduce their numbers.
And don’t forget chrysanthemums! They contain a natural insecticide called pyrethrin which helps keep not just crickets, but many pests away.
While natural methods are great, sometimes you need stronger measures. What human interventions are most dreaded by crickets?
You can try to block the entry points into buildings or using physical barriers such as screens on windows and doors can prevent crickets from entering indoor spaces.
I’ve heard strong smells are a no-no for them, and anything particularly spicy will help. They hate smells like lemon or vinegar.
My friend added peppermint oil around her home. Said it worked wonders.
I’ve heard that too, but I wonder if it’s true.
Wow！ That sounds very useful, you can also try other things like lemon or vinegar
Bright lights at night can attract crickets, so keeping your outdoor lights off may help.
That’s really interesting, I’m trying to make my yard less bug-friendly. Will dimming the lights work?
We’re talking about crickets, but what about the noise? I need silence to sleep!
Oh, that’s too bad. The crickets make too much noise