Brown tail moths first arrived in the US in the late 19th century by way of Cape Cod. For nearly twenty years, ... Brown tail moth caterpillars first began to appear in his trees four years ago, and ...

A mother-of-two said she felt "physically sick" when families enjoying a tour of a Yorkshire nature reserve were told to ...

Hairs on the brown-tail moth caterpillars can break off as barbs, causing skin rashes, headaches, and, in extreme cases, breathing difficulties, said North Norfolk District Council.

Brown-tail moths are native to the UK and are usually seen in their caterpillar stage between April and July. According to the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), they should only be handled with ...

The brown tail moths have been reported in Aylesham. Picture: Barry Goodwin. They also attack other deciduous trees, strippng the leaves away in a short time if there are enough caterpillars.

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.

Moth caterpillars which can make people ill are to be removed from a coast path, a council has said. Hairs on the brown-tail moth caterpillars can break off as barbs, causing skin rashes ...

A brown tail moth caterpillar has millions of hairs over its body which can cause irritation. Picture: Hersden Parish Council. Dover District Council says the hairy insects have been seen in trees ...

Brown-tail moth caterpillars have hairs which can cause skin rashes and headaches. Moth caterpillars which can make people ill are to be removed from a coast path, a council has said. Hairs on the ...