Buck moth caterpillars are back, some with a vengeance. How will this year's population stack up to last year? Here's what to ...

It's the worst time of the year in New Orleans -- stinging caterpillars are back. According to the LSU AgCenter, buck moth ...

It's no secret that dealing with pests in the backyard is part and parcel of being a gardener. It can be a nuisance to see curious critters takeover your carefully curated planting and cause damage.

The bacterial insecticide — nontoxic to people, animals and bees — can only be applied during a short period in the spring, ...

One of the goliaths of the insect world, the atlas moth is a gentle giant – but behind every oversized moth is a very hungry caterpillar. The atlas moth is among the biggest insects on the planet, ...

Tussock moth caterpillars are native to Florida and the southeastern United States and feed on oak trees, among many others.

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 ...

The moth, referred to as the “puss caterpillar” in its larval stage, is scheduled to arrive in North Carolina in April, LoPresti said. Here’s what to know about the furry insects.

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.