Stinging caterpillars are back. Here’s what to do if you are stung.

It’s the worst time of the year in New Orleans — stinging caterpillars are back.

According to the LSU AgCenter, buck moth caterpillars become a problem in the spring in Louisiana due to their spines that are covered in venom.

The caterpillars often fall from trees, and if they land on a person, can sting them…

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