Are silverfish bugs poisonous?

Question: Are silverfish bugs poisonous?

Answer: No. They are not poisonous.

Generally, they are harmless. People just consider them a nuisance and don't want them around.

Silverfish do not carry diseases. They will not bite you, and they typically keep to themselves and stay out of your way.

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  • Where do they come from?

  • A bug with a small gray body

  • Silverfish in the home

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