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Experts Warn: Don’t touch these fuzzy Florida bugs! What you need to know about the Tussock moth caterpillar

You have likely seen Tussock moth caterpillars around your home or at local parks in the past few weeks. These hairy insects ...
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The Deadliest Insects in Florida Might Be Living Right Outside Your Door

Eastern Tree Hole Mosquito, or Aedes triseriatus, or Ochlerotatus triseriatus© CDC/James Gathany/CC0 1.0 In Florida, the insects are no joke, even the ones that are not always the biggest or the most ...
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This tiny Florida insect is back in town for fall and full of venom

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — These fluffy insects may look soft and cuddly, but as one of the most venomous caterpillars in the country, they pack a serious punch. The puss caterpillar, which eventually grows ...

Florida's Hairy, Rash-Inducing Caterpillars Are Back to Give Residents a Burning Sensation, Experts Warn

Florida is home to three species of tussock moth caterpillars, all of which can cause irritation through direct contact ...
Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Will spotted lanternfly be next invasive species in Florida? Here's what you can do to prevent it

The spotted lanternfly has spread to 17 states in the U.S. So far, it hasn't been spotted in Florida, but one of its favorite foods - the tree of heaven - as far south as Hillsborough County. Check ...
Florida Today

You can shoo garden pests in less-mean, more-green ways: Try these healthy tips | Scalera

The sixth principle of the Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ program is important for attaining a healthy landscape while protecting the environment. When the need to control insect pests arises, spraying ...
Yahoo

Will spotted lanternfly be next invasive species in Florida? Here's what you can do to prevent it

Meet the spotted lanternfly. On second thought, we'd rather not add it to Florida's list of invasive species. Although it hasn't been spotted in Florida (pun intended), the Sunshine State does have ...