joemac Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 I put a pair of gloves on this morning to do some yardwork and felt something itching the back of my right hand, at the base of the two small fingers. I scratched it a couple of times and then realized it was getting worse. Much worse.I removed the glove, turning it inside-out as I did, finding a white fuzzy caterpillar that was in there. I quickly stopped on it. Animal rights and PETA, be damned!My fingers, as well as a large portion of the back of my hand swelled up and the itching turned to itching/burning/stinging like nothing I've ever experienced before. I've been stung by all the usual; bees, yellow jackets, wasps, hornets and never had a reaction like this.This took place at about 9:30 AM.It is now 10:00 PM and it's still swollen and itching like I can't believe.I looked it up and found it to be the White Hickory Tussock Moth Caterpillar.Be on the lookout for these and don't let your kids play with them. This is the worst reaction I've ever had to an insect.http://www.asktheexterminator.com/Caterpillars/Hickory_Tussock_Moth.shtml Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37331-white-caterpillars-warning/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Dash Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 All kinds of weird stuff in the Keystone these days. 2 years ago I didn't know what a stinkbug was and now a thorough spraying around all doors a windows is a must before the temps start to drop.Thanks for the tip. I hope the symptoms clear up soon and these little fellas stay on your side of the Susquehanna. Quote Jim Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37331-white-caterpillars-warning/#findComment-262987 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 We have stinkbugs everywhere too. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37331-white-caterpillars-warning/#findComment-263018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 We have stinkbugs everywhere too.Most are in DC Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37331-white-caterpillars-warning/#findComment-263063 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog man Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 We have Stink bugs, lady bugs. attic flies , Caterpillars (the insect type & Large yellow type too . )& all kind of bugs here in West TN But ive never seen that White Caterpillar . i'll be on the lookout for it also . Thanks for the heads ups & I hope you get to felling better soon . Quote You Cant Fix Stupid. But You Can Numb It With A Sledgehammer. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/37331-white-caterpillars-warning/#findComment-263617 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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