(NEXSTAR) — With winter in full swing in the Lone Star State, the fuzzy black caterpillars you might see in trees and bushes in spring and summer may start becoming more scarce. But that doesn’t mean ...

HOUSTON — Watch your step! Some furry -- and fast -- little creatures are crawling all over Houston right now, but don't worry. If they're what an expert told us they likely are, they're harmless to ...

HOUSTON – Springtime in Houston brings not only allergies and rainy weather, but also an abundance of insects and bugs that make their way into our homes, patios, and sidewalks. One particular ...

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,” ...

Is that tiny piece of fuzz moving? Floridians, brace yourself — it's the return of the tussock moth caterpillar. These hairy critters are lurking around common outdoor hangouts, such as local parks, ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Have you seen the fuzzy little caterpillars in shades of yellow, brown, or black? They're familiar with Texans, including Houstonians, but their appearance has changed within ...

Beware of the furry puss caterpillars hanging around your yard, warns Cherie Sutton, a Metairie resident who recently encountered these venomous caterpillars crawling around her potted plants.

With spring underway, salt marsh caterpillars have been seen around Houston, prompting residents to inquire about the fuzzy-looking insect also known as the woolly bear caterpillars. "You're going to ...

Birds don’t typically eat eastern tent caterpillars because of unpalatable hairs on their bodies, Zawislak said, adding that dogs and cats probably wouldn’t find them appetizing, either. He said ...

There are a lot of fuzzy little caterpillars wandering around my woods these days. Not just woolly bears, but tussock moth caterpillars and fall web worms adorned with tufts of hair of various and ...