It’s the time of year to keep your eyes peeled for browntail moth webs, as they’re more active as the weather warms.

Browntail moth caterpillars on oak leaves at Wolfe's Neck ... They have tiny, barbed hairs, which they shed when they molt. Angela Mech: And they have a toxin within the hair that causes a poison ...

According to the MSU Extension Office, the first sign of a box tree moth infestation is yellowing. If the plant appears damaged, it should be checked for caterpillars “which are lime green with black ...

Box tree moth larvae and webbing ... "What we're looking for are these green and yellow striped caterpillars that are only going to be found on boxwoods. They don't eat anything else, so you ...

These caterpillars have string-like hairs that can cause severe reactions in animals on contact with the skin or mucous membranes, releasing a toxin. This causes irritation, inflammation ...

In addition to the damage they can cause to trees, these caterpillars pose a real danger to human and animal health due to their hairs, which can cause severe allergic reactions. These caterpillars ...

A caretaker is facing charges, after allegedly leaving her patient in the lobby of a Bangor casino.

is a caterpillar that represents a serious danger for dogs, especially in the spring season. Its stinging hairs contain a toxin that can cause severe allergic reactions and even death in the most ...

The release from DCNR notes spongy moth egg mass surveys are the best way to determine the need for treatment. Female moths lay light tan egg masses — each containing 100 to 1,500 eggs — on ...

“Early action against spongy moth caterpillars can help prevent widespread tree loss.” DCNR provides a list of aerial applicators, a suppression guide, and expert foresters in each ...