According to the comments on the post, the nightmarish scenario has happened to quite a number of people. One person wrote, "We had a tree with one in and we didn't know until they hatched.

For many people, the tree is one of the most exciting parts of Christmas - but be mindful if you spot a brown, walnut-sized hard clump that looks a bit like a pine cone - it might not be as ...

Always examine Christmas trees before you buy them, or you could be in for one of the grossest experiences of your life. You’re looking for small, brown clumps and lumps that resemble pine cones.

Always examine Christmas trees before you buy them, or you could be in for one of the grossest experiences of your life. You're looking for small, brown clumps and lumps that resemble pine cones.

READ MORE: Apparently, you should be extra careful if you spot a brown, walnut-sized hard clump on your tree. While it may look like a harmless pinecone, it could be something a lot more sinister.

“Hairy” clump is found growing on side of tree on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. It’s not dangerous, National Park Service says.

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A man named Daniel Reed previously wrote: "If you happen to see a walnut-sized/shaped egg mass on your Christmas tree, don't fret, clip the branch and put it in your garden. These are 100-200 ...

My single-trunk lilac is 10 feet tall but I want it to be lower and bushy. Beryle Tylar, email A: I would wait until late February, just when the weather is getting a little warmer, and make a ...

“Hairy” clump is found growing on side of tree on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. It’s not dangerous, National Park Service says.

“Hairy” clump is found growing on side of tree on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. It’s not dangerous, National Park Service says.