Cave/camel crickets are usually “accidental invaders” that wander in from adjacent areas. They are of little economic importance except as being a nuisance in homes, especially basements & garages. They may reproduce indoors, especially in situations that provide continuous dark, moist conditions, such as basements, garages, showers or laundry area. Cave crickets feed on fungi that grow on damp basement walls. Because they are scavengers they are always eating the dead stuff that accumulates in our basements and garages. Camel/cave crickets don’t pose any threat to humans. Although they are unsightly and just a plain nuisance to have around. Many homeowners are creeped out by their appearance and just don’t want them around. One of the best proactive approaches a homeowner can take against the creepy crawlers is to put a dehumidifier in areas where they have been seen, remove damp wood, old carpet, discarded newspaper and cardboard from areas where they have been seen.