We decide whether to spray for buck moth caterpillars based on how large the population was in your trees last spring, adult populations observed in the fall, the observation of many caterpillar ...

It is caterpillar season and if you love butterflies and are encouraging them in your yard this is an exciting time.

That colorful caterpillar in your garden may look cute and fuzzy, but steer clear! Some of the most striking-looking caterpillars have bodies covered with sharp hairs or spines connected to a poison ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — More than 30 people in Florida have sought medical attention after suffering a painful bite from a stinging caterpillar, known as the puss caterpillar, according to the Florida Poison ...

With school out for the summer and rising temperatures in the Killeen-Fort Cavazos area, families spend more time outdoors, whether in backyards, parks, or neighborhood playgrounds. But experts at ...

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Warmer weather often means more time outdoors, and more time outdoors can sometimes mean more run-ins with insects. Some of those insects sting, though not always on ...

It's that time of the year again: stinging caterpillar season. Furry buck moth caterpillars, armed with hollow spines attached to their venom sac, are slowly emerging throughout the state. Known for ...

ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. -- A Land O’ Lakes mom is warning others after her son was pricked by a venomous caterpillar. Her Facebook post about the experience has been shared more than 350,000 times. Related: ...

While most people are wary of copperhead snakes and black widow spiders, there are other potentially dangerous creepy crawly ...