Pictured is an asp caterpillar, also known as a puss caterpillar, showcasing its thick, fur-like covering in shades of tan and brown. (Wizzie Brown/ Texas A&M AgriLife) Texas has more than 50 species ...

Gloved hands working in garden with white flowers - Tatiana Maksimova/Getty Images If you live in southern Texas, you might be used to seeing larger numbers of certain pests during the summer months.

Puss moth caterpillars, also known as "asps," are becoming abundant in Texas and pose a significant health hazard due to their venomous sting. Contact with the caterpillar's concealed spines causes ...

If you live in southern Texas, you might be used to seeing larger numbers of certain pests during the summer months. Some notable examples include mosquitoes, chiggers, fire ants, stink bugs, and ...