Image Text: Many insects and other pests thrive in dark, damp areas, where food may be available, making your basement the ideal spot for shelter. If your basement isn’t adequately sealed and clean, insects will make their way inside through any cracks or be carried in through moisture or water damage that may have made its way into your home. Some of the pests to look for include earwigs, cockroaches, subterranean termites, house centipedes and millipedes, saw-bugs, crickets, spiders, and more.