Scientific name: Acheta domesticus
Insect that coexists with humans in many regions and is part of the food trade for reptiles and birds.
How this species lives in its natural environment, with the climate, shelters and resources it needs.
The house cricket is a very familiar insect in live food farms and in some homes around the world.
It needs dry shelters, places to hide, and some substrate for egg laying.
Males chirp to attract females and defend small territories; they are active at dusk.
Its chirping is part of the nocturnal soundscape in many rural areas.
It is not considered threatened; it is bred massively in captivity.
Striking details about this species that show its biology and ecology in a different way.
Aspects to consider if this species is kept in captivity in specialized centers.
In breeding farms, extreme temperatures, excessive overcrowding, and lack of ventilation should be avoided.
They need varied food and safe access to water to avoid drowning.
Transport and handling should minimize deaths and injuries.
General information aimed at professional facilities and authorized centers.
Its breeding can be proposed as an educational project on life cycles and nutrition.
It allows discussion of entomophagy and alternative protein sources.
It is important to explain that, although bred for food, they are still living animals that deserve good handling.
Proper management of waste and escapes prevents annoying populations in buildings.
Whenever possible, it is preferable to observe insects in their natural environment, promote favorable habitats (flowers, ponds, hedges) and use captive breeding only for justified educational or conservation purposes.