An insect outbreak is believed to be causing conifer stands in some central New Mexico forests to lose their needles, further stressing trees amid an ongoing drought. Officials with the Cibola ...

The insects have spiky hairs that can cause irritation to the skin Brenton Blanchet is an Associate Editor on PEOPLE's TV team. He has been working at PEOPLE since 2022 and his work has appeared in ...

These little critters are fuzzy, colorful and all over Florida – but don't touch the caterpillars or you'll be in for a bad time. It's practically raining tussock moth caterpillars all over north and ...

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, ...

Have you noticed a heavier population of furry, red-headed caterpillars in the Lowcountry recently? Although not quite at their peak hatching season, people are starting to notice, and feel, the ...

Douglas firs (Pseudotsuga menziesii) are beautiful evergreen trees native to the Pacific Northwest and regions of the Rocky ...