How can i get rid of little bugs in my basement?

There are small black (they look like mini scorpions) but i could be wrong, they have two thin tails behind them and they pop up from time to time in my basement! >:|. i tend to spend alot of time down there since its my entertainment room but whenever i eat, one of those little ******* seems to find its way on to my plate once im done eating and i hate it. is there some kind of remedy or bug spray killer that i can get that get rid of the bugs in my basement. i love it down here since its cool in the summer but i hate the fact that im sharing with gods pests. PLEASE HELP :(