If you live in these states, beware of this occasion Caterpillar dangerous, the USDA says

This bug has the ability to induce respiratory infections, according to the agency.

When we think about themost insects dangerous and insectsWe generally think spiders, wasps and ticks. Caterpillars, on the other hand, are pretty much considered harmless and most of them are. But is it kept against a caterpillar who are not actually as anodin he could look at the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). TheChenille Spongy Can be found chomping on the leaves of more than 300 different types of trees and shrubs, which is a problem for the forest's forests. And this pest could be equally dangerous for humans.

According to the USDA, spongy caterpillars can cause skin rashes and respiratory infections in people who come through them. Are generally contracted skin rashes by direct contact with small hairs on these caterpillars, also known as bristles. But connecting Medical Group Massachusetts says you do not need to get in touch withA real caterpillar, As can also silk "is in the ground, the bark of trees and silk cocoons. »

Margaret Skinner, PhD,Entomologist and researcher with the University of Vermont and its extension program, told CNN that thesethe caterpillars are so dangerous May people should not even touch them (or their eggs) without appropriate protective equipment. Skinner says this includes gloves, masks and long-sleeved clothes.

The USDA states that spongy crawling egg masses appear covered with yellowish hairs, while newly hatched caterpillars are usually black and hairy. As they get older, the caterpillars develop a yellow marble with gray pattern, but their most distinctive characteristic is a colorful pattern of five pairs of blue dots follow by six pairs of red points down the back.

If you think you are in contact with one of these caterpillars, look out for related symptoms. According to Connector Medical Group, mild to moderate symptoms may include tingling or pains accompanied by "Zebras, small bags filled with liquid, raise red bumps and red scaly skin spots, which usually appear in minutes to a few minutes. hours after contact and last several days. If one of the bristles is in contact with the mucous membranes, you could experience more serious respiratory symptoms, such as shortness of breath, conjunctivitis, the difficulty to swallow, and hay fever would require a trip to your doctor.

"Try to remove the hair from the better you can and treat with analgesics as needed", pediatrician connecting Medical GroupStacey Maslow, MD, said in a statement. "If one of the more serious side effects are beginning to occur, such as shortness of breath, contact your doctor. »

In the United States currently knows some of the worst epidemics of spongy caterpillars this year,Kathy DeckerThe Director of the Vermont Forestry Department, the Parks and Recreation Protection Program, told CNN. According to Decker, the Pandemic of Covid helped the epidemic, because it has arrested ministries like Siena to make air forest inspections due to social distancing regulations. The USDA says current homes did not occur in 21 states at the moment. Continue reading to find out if your grind state of these dangerous creatures.