They're creepy, they're crawly, they're microscopic, and they're sweet on your skin. Bed bugs are gross, and new research shows New Jersey is surrounded by them.
There's a place along the Jersey Shore that's dedicated itself to showcasing some of the world's ickiest bugs, while educating visitors on the importance of their existence. It's called Insectropolis.
So my Wife found this caterpillar in her backyard garden and she described it as looking like a dog with a saddle on its back. Maybe a little like a dachshund aka "hot dog" lol but whatever it looks like, this bug packs a bite!
There is growing concern about another bumper crop of the insects this summer, which could increase the risk of West Nile virus and Eastern equine encephalitis.