If you come across any of these bugs in New York, the DEC is still asking that you stomp on them, but has changed part of its "See it. Report it. Stomp it" campaign.
If you live in Upstate New York, officials are asking that you start doing this "check" every day because it could save you from getting extremely ill.
Forest Rangers jumped into action earlier this week to rescue two hikers who were stuck on the ice near a popular hiking waterfall in upstate New York.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is warning everyone to avoid touching this very large invasive plant that can cause painful burns and scarring.