since crickets spend a lot of time around wood piles and in damp conditions, fungi is usually readily available. why not eat something that is in abundance and not have to work to get it?
plants. leaves, stems, and seeds are all fair game for these insects. if it is part of a plant, crickets find it edible.
fruits. this goes for fruit that has dropped from a tree or fruit found in your home. if crickets have access to something sweet and soft, they will enjoy it.
clothing. crickets are particularly attracted to perspiration-soaked items. if you leave your clothing on the floor in your home or outside for any length of 