Buck moth caterpillars have made their annual spring invasion in Louisiana. Across New Orleans, residents have reported the familiar, spiny creature crowding sidewalks, falling from tree branches and ...

NEW ORLEANS — The stinging buck moth caterpillars are back. Dozens have been spotted at a restaurant in Mid-City New Orleans. That's where Lisa Black was eating after flying in from Philadelphia. She ...

As the seasons change, so do the creatures living in our backyards. During the fall, some species of caterpillar become more ...

March through May marks not only the beginning of spring, but also the start of a more bothersome season for many residents: the stinging caterpillar. “The buck moths favorite spot is in oak trees, ...

You remember that time when you were about ten years old, and you went fishing with your drunken uncle Anthony, and he accidentally burned your neck with his cigarette? Well that's what it feels like ...

NEW ORLEANS — It's about to be that time of year again, the time when we see caterpillars' everywhere. An expert predicts we may see more of the insects this summer compared to last. New Orleanians ...

Warm air, blooming flowers and the smell of seafood boils are the tell tale signs of springtime in Louisiana. But another spring staple is showing its face around town, and unfortunately, it stings.

Caterpillars are the most common garden insects. Some are completely harmless, while others can damage crops or deliver painful stings. While you can safely leave most caterpillars alone, some will ...

Chances are you have seen furry caterpillars on trees, the sidewalk, hand rails and anywhere else they are able to climb. Do not touch them. As the weather warms up in South Texas, spring foliage ...