In May, you might notice white, cotton-like webs in the branches of trees in forests or green spaces. These are the nests of ...

The Netherlands is facing a significantly worse outbreak of the oak processionary caterpillar this year than in recent years, ...

"Outbreaks have been confirmed in Hampshire, Warwickshire and Gloucestershire. Active from late April through till summer, it ...

May's record-breaking heat has accelerated the arrival of the high-risk caterpillar season ...

Here's how to spot it and what to do if you accidentally come into contact with one.

An insect that can be hazardous to human health is spreading across southeast England. Caterpillars of the oak processionary moth are becoming more common as rising temperatures help them to spread to ...

Starting in May, white, cotton-like structures can occasionally be observed in trees. These are usually nests of the oak processionary moth. The caterpillars of this moth species are considered ...

Households in England are being warned to be ‘vigilant’ and report any sightings of an invasive insect which is surging in ...

Sightings of a hairy caterpillar that can make humans and pets very unwell must be reported but people are being urged not to touch the tree pest. The Forestry Commission says it is already receiving ...

The hazardous creepy crawlies were introduced into England by mistake 20 years ago.

Residents in Surrey have been issued an urgent warning over dangerous caterpillars, which can cause irritation and difficulty ...

ANSBACH, Germany - A potentially dangerous caterpillar species was recently discovered all over USAG Ansbach territory. The Oak Processionary is a moth whose caterpillars are found only on oak trees.