Poison Caterpillars – Identification
Yowsa!
Fall is stinging caterpillar season…watch where you put your fingers as you work in the garden.
Although the welt is painful, few are dangerous unless you are especially sensitive.
Keep an eye out for these critters on the leaves of flowers and weeds.
Guide to Stinging Caterpillars
Stinging Caterpillars of the United States
saddleback caterpillar
saddleback caterpillar
hag moth caterpillar
puss caterpillar
spiny oak slug
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Smilax ID and Control
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Boxwood Alternatives
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3
Clematis – Dermatitis (Skin Rash)
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Gardenias – Planting In Winter
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Hyacinth Bean – Saving Seed
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Smilax ID and Control
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Fescue – Pythium Blight
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Chickweed control failure and a better idea
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To diagnose plant problems, follow the angles
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Corn Gluten – For Lawn
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