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Louisiana residents should look out for stinging caterpillars falling from trees
According to the LSU AgCenter, buck moth caterpillars become a problem in the spring in Louisiana due to their spines that are covered in venom. The caterpillars often fall from trees, and if they ...
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The invasion of the fuzz: Tussock moth caterpillars crawl across north central Florida
Tussock moth caterpillars are native to Florida and the southeastern United States and feed on oak trees, among many others.
Look, but don't touch: These fuzzy caterpillars aren't as friendly as they seem
CLEARWATER, Fla. — These fuzzy, little creatures aren't as cuddly as they look. They're called tussock moth caterpillars, and they'll likely leave you with a painful, stringing rash.
Without federal funding, Minnesota cancels treatments for invasive moths
Plans to spray for spongy moths in five Minnesota counties have been scrapped after the federal funding for the aerial ...
The ‘nightmare’ pest you never realised is ruining your grass and plants – how to spot it and stop considerable damage
IF your garden is looking a bit of a mess and you want to ensure it looks fresh for summer, then you’ve come to the right ...