The biggest problem is they jump when startled and have little control over where they land, thus ending in them touching you and giving you the willies, which is not actual poison.
Are Sprickets Poisonous to Pets
If you have cats or dogs at home that have valiantly volunteered to destroy this creepy spider crickets, then by all means let them. I have not found any evidence to suggest that they are in any way poisonous to animals. In fact they are most likely a good source of nutrition for your pets (as disgusting as that sounds).
How to Get Rid of Sprickets
If your cats are lazy and you're fearful then you have my sympathies. But there is hope! I've actually already covered the topics of killing and preventing sprickets pretty intensely. Go here, here and here for more info.
