If you come across a hairy caterpillar in Florida, you’d better not touch it because it could cause some serious pain.

Florida officials are warning about the return of the puss caterpillar, a fuzzy but highly venomous insect whose sting can ...

Caterpillars are usually welcome visitors in home gardens, but not all of them are friendly. Here are the caterpillars to ...

Florida officials are warning residents to stay away from a type of venomous caterpillar that can be found in the state during the fall. The creepy-looking critters, known as “puss caterpillars,” ...

Assasinations in ancient Rome, miscarriages in pregnant horses in Australia, sudden onset of arthritis in rubber tappers in Brazil: Are you ready for the common thread among these incidents? It’s ...

This pest delivers a venomous bite that causes burning sensations. It may be hiding in shade trees in your yard before ...

The puss caterpillar has a severe sting and is probably in your backyard right now. Center for Disease Control and Prevention photo Don’t be fooled by its innocent, fluffy appearance. This Georgia ...

Puss caterpillars look soft and pleasant to stroke, but their stings can feel like you broke a bone. Here's what to know, how to avoid.

Florida officials are urging residents to be wary of “puss caterpillars,” fuzzy-looking insects that have sharp, poisonous spines underneath their fur (University of Florida, EDIS ) Florida officials ...