The difference between grasshoppers and crickets (and how to keep them from invading your home this fall)

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Outside, the chirping of grasshoppers and crickets adds to the ambiance, especially in summer. But indoors, this noise can quickly become annoying. Also, while some people may not find grasshoppers and crickets as scary as spiders, encountering one or more of these insects inside your home can be shocking.

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The difference between grasshoppers and crickets (and how to keep them from invading your home this fall)
Image for article titled The difference between grasshoppers and crickets (and how to keep them from invading your home this fall) Photo: Andrea Izzotti (Shutterstock)

Outside, the chirping of grasshoppers and crickets adds to the ambiance, especially in summer. But indoors, this noise can quickly become annoying. Also, while some people may not find grasshoppers and crickets as scary as spiders, encountering one or more of these insects inside your home can be shocking.

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