Beware the white hickory tussock moth caterpillar. It’s the time of year the crawling critters, with their distinctive furry white and black markings, are most noticeable, said Michael Skvarla, Ph.D., ...

A southern Ontario health unit and naturalists alike are warning parents to keep kids away from a venomous caterpillar prevalent this time of year. All summer, the head naturalist at Ojibway Nature ...

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — If you see this white fluffy caterpillar -keep away! The White Hickory Tussock Moth Caterpillar has black spines that can cause itchy rashes in many people. They are ...

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- The bad news is that a Canadian caterpillar now found in Pennsylvania can cause a nasty rash. The good news is that most cases can be treated at home with lotion and ice, ...

Caterpillars are the larval stage of butterflies and moths. Most feed on plant material and are known for their voracious appetites. On the whole, they are perfectly harmless to humans, although they ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The furry, stinging caterpillar of the southern flannel moth You will come across many caterpillars in your garden. Knowing a ...

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — This is one fuzzy little creature you don’t want to cuddle. They’re small and spiky and can cause a rash that can pack a punch. Seminole County Public Schools shared a warning ...

LANDSTUHL, Germany –Summer in Europe can lend itself to adventures with your family, but it also means the return of some pesky critters. The oak processionary moth caterpillars are a tree defoliating ...

Have you noticed a heavier population of furry, red-headed caterpillars in the Lowcountry recently? Although not quite at their peak hatching season, people are starting to notice, and feel, the ...