Camel Crickets

What are the brown jumping bugs I see in my garden shed?  They look like spiders?

You are probably seeing camel crickets.  They love moist environments.  They are brown and about an inch long.  They are high jumpers and will rest upside down.  Unlike the common house and field crickets, the camel cricket is silent.  You may see them around air conditioning units, in wells or other moist areas like basements, garages, crawl spaces, and utility rooms.  Your pest management professional will use glue boards to trap and detect these pests. Baits or sprays may be used to control these crickets.  Ventilation, sanitation and exclusion practices are important to prevent their further entry.

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