What happens when you touch an ASP?
If you or your child comes into contact with an asp, you will likely feel the stinging sensation about five minutes after contact. It will feel intense and probably throb for some time. If the sting occurs on the arm, you may also feel pain in your armpit.
What to do if you see an ASP?
TREATING ASP STING For caterpillars with stout spines, try carefully applying cellophane tape to, and stripping it from, the sting site to remove the irritating spines. If you have an allergic reaction, see a physician immediately. Eye injuries should also be referred to a specialist immediately.
How long do ASP stings last?
Other people identify blood-colored spots at the heart of the sting. Some experience nausea and vomiting, severe headaches, and even shock and respiratory stress. The pain tends to subside in less than an hour, and the spots will disappear within approximately a day.
How do I stop my asp from stinging?
An ice pack should be applied to the site of the sting, and oral antihistamines can be administered to help relieve the itching and burning sensations. For caterpillars with stout spines (such Io moth and saddleback caterpillar), try carefully applying cellophane tape to, and stripping it from, the sting site.
Is an ASP poisonous?
Puss moth caterpillars (Megalopyge opercularis), of the order Lepidoptera, are also known as asps. They are one of the most toxic caterpillars in North America.
How do I get rid of ASPS?
The best way to control the Asp caterpillar in your garden is by using a pesticide containing Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt). This is a naturally occurring microbe approved by the US Environmental Protection Agency.
Does asp turn into anything?
Fun fact: Once the caterpillar turns into a flannel moth, he's no longer venomous! The Texas asp is teardrop-shaped, and, with their long, silky hairs, resemble a tuft of cotton or fur.
What color is an asp?
Males are generally grey in color while the females can be grey, brown and various shades of orange. The dorsal markings vary strongly but only rarely take the form of a clear zigzag pattern.
How big is an asp caterpillar?
about 1 inch longPuss caterpillar or “asp”, Megalopyge opercularis (J. E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Megalopygidae). Photo by Drees. Description: The caterpillars grow to about 1 inch long and are furry in appearance, being completely covered by thick tan to grayish-white hairs that taper toward the back end.
What is ASP program?
The ASP programming language is used to code dynamic web pages, web services and applications. The term ASP is an acronym for Active Server Pages. The ASP coding language is a proprietary Microsoft product and the code must be run and interpreted on a Windows IIS web server.