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Cricket Care Sheet

Cricket - Scientific Name: Acheta domesticus

The house cricket (Acheta domesticus) is a member of the insect Order Orthoptera, a Latin-derived term meaning “straight wing.” Other insects in this group include, grasshoppers, katydids, and crickets, they all share this wing structure and are known for their powerful hind legs and distinctive sounds. Originally native to Southwest Asia, house crickets have dispersed globally and are commonly found in temperate regions around the world. Beyond their well-known chirping, these small insects play a big role in the environment. Crickets help decompose organic matter, enriching soil health and aiding nutrient cycling. They’re also an important food source for reptiles, birds, amphibians, and small mammals, helping support balanced ecosystems.
In recent years, crickets have also gained attention for their potential as a sustainable protein source for humans. They require far less land, water, and feed than traditional livestock, and produce significantly fewer greenhouse gases—making them a promising solution for future food security and environmental conservation.

A Fluker's Cricket:

Crickets can vary in size, but a Fluker house cricket can get up to an inch in length, from head to thorax or what we would like to say, “head to butt”. These insects are an excellent source of protein and are very easily “gut-loaded” with calcium and other important vitamins for your pets.

Caring for Crickets

STORING CRICKETS
A bulk of one thousand adult crickets will require at least a 10-gallon aquarium. Suitable substrates for your crickets' home include egg crates and orchid bark. You should also provide dark places for hiding. It is important to clean the cage out at least once a week, or between cricket shipments.
IDEAL TEMPERATURE
The optimum temperature range for crickets should be 70°-75°F during the day and at night. This is necessary for the crickets' metabolisms and immune systems to function properly.
PROVIDING HYDRATION
Use a small dish filled with gravel, with water just covering the gravel, or Fluker's Cricket Quencher in Original and Calcium Fortified to provide a clean water source.

Unpacking Your Crickets

Setting Up a Cricket Keeper

*Note: Fluker Farm's sponsored a grant with Louisiana State University to breed crickets. Dr. Joseph Woodring selectively bred crickets by taking the top 10% heaviest at maturity and then repeating the process. These crickets were incorporated into our breeding stock, for stronger healthier crickets.