Buck moth caterpillars (Hemileuca maia) are commonly seen on and around oaks in southeast Louisiana in spring. It is important to be aware of this because they can deliver painful stings. If you think ...

Are These Caterpillars Damaging Your Oak Trees? See the Photos to Know originally appeared on Dengarden. Many caterpillars feed on the leaves of oak trees. Most will not do much damage, but some can ...

Q: We have an infestation of caterpillars in our oak trees. Their droppings are covering our deck and driveway. Should we spray or just wait it out? Suzanne Freed, email A: You have a big population ...

MARTIN, Mich. (WOOD) — Oak trees can be the perfect meal for the hairy spongy moth caterpillars. The Morse family has taped off their oak trees, but the leaves are still being eaten by the furry ...

The California oak moth is a creature of extremes. Most of the time these small white insects fly completely under the radar. But every once in a while, they go on a breeding frenzy that is impossible ...

MARINA – On a recent misty Saturday morning, schoolboy Jeremiah Forstell dumps a wriggling mass of inch-long caterpillars on a white plastic table. He and Marina Mayor Bruce Delgado alternate as they ...

Many caterpillars feed on the leaves of oak trees. Most will not do much damage, but some can pose a real threat to the health of the tree. Here’s what you need to know to identify the caterpillars on ...