You will come across many caterpillars in your garden. Knowing a little about the species and their feeding habits will help you make good decisions about whether to try to control or simply tolerate ...

Caterpillars are the most common garden insects. Some are completely harmless, while others can damage crops or deliver painful stings. While you can safely leave most caterpillars alone, some will ...

Learn which caterpillars sting, their venom effects, and how to avoid painful encounters in forests, parks, and backyards.

As the seasons change, so do the creatures living in our backyards. During the fall, some species of caterpillar become more ...

Caterpillar stings can cause serious pain and allergic reactions. Learn how common they are and what to do if you get stung.

Want to know how bad this winter might be? You could look at the latest forecast. Or you could turn to the woolly bear ...

Why did the woolly worm cross the road? Maybe it was to set up a joke about a road-traversing chicken. Wooly bear caterpillars (a.k.a. woolly worms) are commonly seen crossing roads and sidewalks this ...