Brown tail moths first arrived in the US in the late 19th century by way of Cape Cod. For nearly twenty years, the population exploded across New England, Quebec and the Tri-State area. However, the ...

A TOWN has come under attack from an army of itch-inducing caterpillars. Residents in Newhaven have been scratching themselves silly after the sudden emergence of thousands of brown-tail moth ...

The town of Freeport has tried without success through a town-funded spraying program to control the brown tail moth population in coastal areas, ...

Browntail moth caterpillars, which cause an itchy rash, are starting to emerge from nests University of Maine scientists, meanwhile, are researching longterm solutions to the pesky invasive ...

The Brown Tail Moth Caterpillars cause itchy skin in humans but can be toxic to dogs. Comments. Neil Shaw and Elaine Blackburne Network Content Editor. 11:18, 28 Apr 2022 Updated 11:18, 28 Apr 2022.

Brown-tail moth caterpillars emerge most springs, ... However, he urged caution when moving them as their hairs break off and cause itching. Pauline Curl, from Newhaven, ...

The brown-tail moth cycle is hatch in August, grow during summer and fall, over-winter as caterpillars in communal webs created at branch tips, resume feeding in April, pupate in July, emerge as ...

RESIDENTS are being urged to be on their guard over brown-tail moth caterpillars following warm weather. The distinctive caterpillars, which are brown, hairy and around 3cm long, are usually found ...

Dog owners have been warned of a risk to their pets after reports of potentially harmful caterpillars being found in the UK. The Brown Tail Moth Caterpillars can pose health problems for humans ...

Brown tail moth caterpillars are native to mainland Europe and are believed to have accidentally arrived in Britain in 2005 via Dutch trees imported from the continent.