McCALL, Idaho (KBOI) — Here's a good (very good) example of looks can be deceiving.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is warning folks who venture out into the woods of Idaho, to avoid the Douglas-fir Tussock Moth caterpillars.
Officials say Idaho's currently seeing an outbreak of the native species, which is typical every three to four years.
If you do happen to touch, people can experience itching, rashes, welts, blisters, watery eyes, runny noise, cough, and sometimes even shortness of breath, wheezing and chest tightness.
The USDA says huckleberry pickers, especially should wear long sleeved shirts and gloves.
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