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No. These unusual insects ( insect order Dermaptera) probably entered your house accidentally and will not harm humans or pets. They can, however, be a nuisance. They feed on decaying organic matter or can eat smaller insects and other invertebrates.
The term earwig comes from a myth that these insects crawled into the ears and ate out the brains of people.
Control in the home consists of vacuuming or catching them in a jar and releasing them outside away from the house.
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