How to Manage Pests
UC Pest Management Guidelines
Scientific Name: Gryllus spp.
(Reviewed 5/13, updated 5/13)
In this Guideline:
Description of the Pests
Field crickets are about 1 inch long and are dark brown to black with stiff forewings, large folded fan-shaped hind wings, and enlarged hind legs for jumping. Field crickets are usually hidden, although males may be detected by their loud chirping.
Crickets gouge and girdle stems of young plants, and may also feed on leaves. Feeding occurs at night; crickets hide during the day. Injury is significant only in occasional seasons, and most common in low deserts.
Currently there are no bait products registered for control of field crickets in cotton.
UC IPM Pest Management Guidelines:
Insects and Mites
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