Tag: puss caterpillar

The summer of stinging caterpillars

by Ralph Mitchell
July 17, 2024

Summer is in full blast, and I wanted to reissue some information on the topic of stinging caterpillars. When you think of caterpillars, you think of worm-like leaf-eaters that are generally harmless to humans. Caterpillars may be hairless, ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease
Tags: Caterpillars, Io Moth Caterpillar, Puss Caterpillar, Saddleback Caterpillar, Stinging Caterpillars

Should I be worried about the puss caterpillar?

by Anne Yasalonis
October 23, 2019

This little guy has been all over the news recently and can be found in our yards in Polk County. The puss caterpillar, the larvae of the Megalopyge opercularis (or southern flannel moth) is one of the most well-known venomous caterpillars ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Caterpillar, Central Florida, Florida, Hairy Caterpillar, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Polk County, Polkgardening, Polkmg, Puss Caterpillar, Stinging Caterpillar

Be safe out there!

by Whitney Elmore
June 1, 2017

This morning, our Pasco Master Gardener Trainee Class was visited by a guest lecturer, BJ Jarvis. BJ is CED and Horticulture Agent in Citrus County. This morning, as she was searching for teaching props in her yard, she was hit with a stunning ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease
Tags: Central Florida, Insect, Late Spring, Oak Tree, Pain, Puss Caterpillar, Yard Safety

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