It is asp season in Texas. When this fuzzy caterpillar rubs or is pressed against the skin, venomous hairs stick into the ...

CLARE, MI - A poisonous caterpillar sighted in Clare County last year has made an appearance again this fall. The American Dagger caterpillar, covered in bright yellow-green bristles and five bunches ...

Gloved hands working in garden with white flowers - Tatiana Maksimova/Getty Images If you live in southern Texas, you might be used to seeing larger numbers of certain pests during the summer months.

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Is that tiny piece of fuzz moving? Floridians, brace yourself — it's the return of the tussock moth caterpillar. These hairy critters are lurking around common outdoor hangouts, such as local parks, ...

ROCKVILLE, Md. --A 7-year-old Maryland girl was stung by a American dagger moth caterpillar at a Rockville area park last week. Fox 5 DC reported Eliza Gravely picked up the fuzzy yellow caterpillar ...

NEW MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – Bees and hornets aren’t the only insects that sting to defend themselves. A stinging hair caterpillar can also cause a painful reaction. Leslie Lewis, of New Middletown, ...

HOUSTON – It’s springtime in Houston, which means we are dealing with allergies and rainy weather and constantly seeing insects and bugs all over our homes, patios and sidewalks. If you’ve ventured ...

HARRISON, MI — A poisonous caterpillar has been found in Clare County. The Clare Area Chamber of Commerce has advised that an American dagger caterpillar was recently spotted on a trail on Mid ...

Officials in Clare County, Michigan issued a warning about a tiny yet extremely dangerous creature lurking in their area. The American Dagger caterpillar has been spotted on hiking trails on Mid ...