Poisonous caterpillars: It's a common childhood experience; spotting a caterpillar and wondering what majestic moth or butterfly it will become. Yet, beneath their often bright or fuzzy exteriors, ...

If you live in southern Texas, you might be used to seeing larger numbers of certain pests during the summer months. Some notable examples include mosquitoes, chiggers, fire ants, stink bugs, and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Florida officials are urging residents to be wary of “puss caterpillars,” fuzzy-looking insects that have sharp, poisonous spines ...

Spot a tiny fuzzy caterpillar crawling across an oak leaf and your first instinct might be to take a closer look—or even pick it up. With its thick coat of silky hair, the puss caterpillar can look ...

Berlin (CNN) — Authorities across Germany have been battling an aggressive outbreak of poisonous caterpillars, which can cause severe health issues and have led to the closure of parks and other ...

Our next story takes us to Germany, where authorities have closed parks and playgrounds, not because of extreme heat but because of poisonous caterpillars. Didn't see that coming. Esme Nicholson ...