We moved into our house in May and have been doing lots of updating. One thing has been bothering me, because I don't know any better...
Our sump pump sits in a dirt hole about 3 feet in diameter under the concrete floor. Is this safe? Is this really dirty?

I have noticed more bugs in this house and more dampness than my other homes and I'm wondering if this is why.

How do I solve the problem?

Thanks!

You get a pre-molded sump pit with a cover.

As KISS says: get pre-fab bucket. Home Depot / Lowe's sell them in several sizes. Get grate cover as well.

We moved into our house in May and have been doing lots of updating. One thing has been bothering me, because I don't know any better...
Our sump pump sits in a dirt hole about 3 feet in diameter under the concrete floor. Is this safe? Is this really dirty?

I have noticed more bugs in this house and more dampness than my other homes and I'm wondering if this is why.

How do I solve the problem?

Thanks!

You'll get sewer flies, bad smells and dirt in the impeller cage if you don't set that pump in a sump pump basin,(see image).
They run about $50 so you're not going to go broke installing one.
Check them out at: Liberty Pumps Sump Pump Pit Kit - Sump Basin, Sump Cover and Hose Kit - Sump Pump and Cellar Drain Accessories made by Liberty Pumps - Dickson Supply's AccentShopping.Com 1-800-456-5267 (http://www.accentshopping.com/product.asp?P_ID=150521&utm_source=shopzilla&utm_medium=CPC&utm_campaign=SPK)
Good luck, Tom