Natural Habitat of Acheta Domesticus

The natural habitats of Acheta domesticus are diverse. Some common sites for house crickets are woodlands, caves, pastures, fields, below logs and rocks and on the sides of roads. House crickets also enjoy settling inside of heaps of wood, brick and stones. The insects are also often found in damp and soggy areas that are full of weeds, high grasses and mulch. They are a relatively common sight over much of the planet; within the United States, they are especially prevalent in regions east of the Great Plains.

House crickets also often reside in very close proximity to human beings—that's how they got their common name. They are very attracted to warmth. Where house crickets can receive sufficient sustenance and wetness, they will likely stick around. The crickets often exist in areas surrounding both homes and commercial buildings, as well as in trash dumps, siding and ducts, near furnaces, close to water heaters, in skylights on roofs, in kitchens and by fireplaces.

House crickets that live in natural outdoor habitats typically—although not always—die when it becomes cold outside. However, those crickets that spend all their time within buildings often stay alive no matter the weather conditions. Because of this, many house crickets make the transition from outdoor living to indoor living around the end of the summer, according to the Dallas Zoo.

Acheta domesticus are nocturnal. During the dark night hours, many house crickets are drawn toward lighted buildings, according to the University of Missouri Extension. When it is light out, house crickets often spend their time perfectly out of sight.