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

Colorful caterpillars in your garden may look cute and fuzzy, but you might should steer clear. Some of the most striking ...

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 ...

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

Between the lines: New Orleans has other stinging caterpillars, but they aren't as common, Lemann says. Yes, but: The fir or live oak Tussock moth caterpillar isn't venomous, Lemann says ...

However, the term "stinging" is a bit of a misnomer. “Stinging caterpillars actually aren’t stinging you and injecting venom, like a wasp would," says Eric Benson, PhD, professor emeritus and ...