The Brown Tail Moths can cause rashes and difficulty of breathing to humans. 'Brown Tail Moths are brown, have a white dotted line down each side, and have two red dots on the back of their tail, making them easily distinguishable.” You can call our service team on 1300 858 140.Neil Hutchinson of dog experts Kennel Store told the Daily Record: 'When it comes to identifying a Brown Tail Moth, they have some features that make them easy to identify. If you think you might have a Crawling Insect infestation in your home you can contact Knockout Pest Control by Rentokil for a pest inspection. If you would like more information about getting rid of Crawling Insects you can click here > Hairy Caterpillars Only live for up to one month, during this life span their bodies go through metamorphises, which results in turning into a moth. Lift the bags in the morning and spray the caterpillars with a good aerosol surface spray insecticide.This will cause caterpillars to congregate underneath the bags overnight. Lay damp hessian bags flat around the base of the tree.

Some people are also allergic to the hairs. In their hunt for new food, caterpillars can track in and through homes, causing discomfort when contacting skin.Once they have stripped the tree of its leaves, or the tree loses its leaves due to Autumn, the caterpillars go looking for more food.

Typically the caterpillars live on and around White Cedar or Cape Lilac trees.

They congregate in large masses, and are foliage eaters. As they feed on their host tree, they tend to blend with the colour of the tree, throughout their various development stages. The “hairy caterpillar” is a larvae form of what ultimately becomes a moth (commonly known as the White Cedar Moth). Hairy Caterpillars are armed with stinging hairs on their bodies, these hairs or spikes serve as a defence against predators such as birds or reptiles.

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