The late spring and summer months signal the time when adult asps emerge to lay eggs on trees and heavily wooded areas. The one-inch long, teardrop-shared bugs range in color from beige, tan, grey and orange are covered in long, hair-like spines that resemble fur.

How poisonous are ASPS?

Their hairs are venomous and cause severe pain.

It's not common to get stung, but if you've ever known a victim of the sting, you know it's a horrendous sensation. “I want people to know that these things can cause terrible pain,” said KPRC 2 producer Tera Stidum.

How do you get rid of ASPS?

At the first sign of flannel moths or asp caterpillars spray all shrubs and trees in the area with BT (Bacillus thuringiensis) or spinosad. Either one of these products will get rid of this pest.