Llandudno Cricket Control

Llandudno is a small, steep village tucked between Little Lion's Head and the Karbonkelberg, with Victoria Road above and a sandy cove below. There are no shops here, so the pests we deal with come almost entirely from the mountain, the sea and the houses themselves.

Crawling insects around Llandudno

Big rain spiders wander indoors ahead of a storm, and scorpions hide in rock walls and under deck boards. Fishmoths like the damp lower-level rooms near the sea.

Homes are large, individual houses built into the granite slopes, many on several levels with timber decks, glass and big overhangs. Holiday homes can stand empty for weeks, and that's when rodents and wasps move in undisturbed. Retaining walls and boulders built into gardens leave plenty of hollows for rats and scorpions.

From the technician

Mole crickets are often blamed on lawn grubs or dry patches, and people keep watering a lawn that is actually being cut from below. The soap water test is a cheap way to find out.

A common myth is that crickets are a sign of a dirty home. They are mostly drawn in by light, warmth and damp, and a spotless house with a gap under the patio door can have just as many.

How to tell you have a problem

1. Large numbers of crickets attracted to outside lights on warm nights.
2. Crickets sheltering in the garage, under appliances or behind skirting boards.
3. Loud chirping at night that stops as soon as you walk towards it.
4. Birds and hadedas probing the lawn intensively, which is often a sign of mole crickets or other insects underneath.

What happens when we come out

Indoors, we focus on finding where the crickets are coming in and hiding, then apply a residual treatment to entry points, door thresholds, garage edges and other hiding spots. Granular baits can be used around the perimeter of the house to reduce numbers before they reach the walls. For mole crickets, the lawn is treated with a targeted product and watered in so it reaches the tunnels, and timing matters because young mole crickets near the surface are easier to control. We use the least-toxic effective option and avoid spraying open living areas.

1. Identify the cricket

   Field crickets, house crickets and mole crickets behave differently and need different treatments.

2. Locate entry and shelter

   We look at door gaps, garage doors, airbricks and cluttered areas where crickets hide during the day.

3. Treat the perimeter

   A residual barrier and, where useful, granular bait go around the outside of the house and entry points.

4. Treat the lawn

   For mole crickets, the affected areas of lawn are treated and watered in so the product reaches the tunnels.

5. Report and advice

   You get a post-treatment report with tips on lighting, sealing and garden habits that reduce numbers.

Stopping a repeat visit

• Water the lawn deeply but less often, as constantly damp soil suits mole crickets.
• Swap bright white outside lights for yellow or warm-coloured bulbs, which attract fewer insects.
• Fit brush strips under exterior doors and garage doors so crickets cannot walk straight in.
• Keep the garage and storeroom tidy and dry, since crickets love damp cardboard and clutter.
• Seal cracks in walls and around window frames, and check that airbricks have intact mesh.

What affects the price

The cost depends on whether it is an indoor nuisance, a lawn problem or both, and on the size of the property and garden. A large lawn with widespread mole cricket damage takes more product and time than a perimeter treatment for a house. Follow-up treatments, if needed to catch a second generation, are included in a free quote upfront.

One cricket behind the fridge is a job for a torch and a glass, not a pest control company. If crickets keep coming in night after night, or your lawn is lifting with tunnels, a professional perimeter or lawn treatment will save you a lot of frustration. Buying lawn insecticide and guessing the timing often wastes money.

Questions we get asked in Llandudno

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