Start looking out for stinging caterpillar

Texas A&M AgriLife experts warn contact can cause rash, painful reaction
A vibrant image of a Salt Marsh Caterpillar (Estigmene acrea) long, bristly hairs that range in color from yellow to reddish-brown or black. | WIZZIE BROWN, TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE
A vibrant image of a Salt Marsh Caterpillar (Estigmene acrea) long, bristly hairs that range in color from yellow to reddish-brown or black. | WIZZIE BROWN, TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE

As temperatures warm up, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts urge Texans to stay alert for stinging caterpillars. These fuzzy, or sometimes spiky, insects may seem harmless but can cause itchy rashes, intense pain and severe reactions requiring medical attention.

Many people spend more time in outdoor areas like yards, parks and forests during warmer months from April-June – increasing…