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Doctors and health experts across the state are warning Oklahomans about the recent increase in Lonestar Tick populations and activity. This Summer you'll want to protect yourself, your family, and your pets from these dangerous pests. If bitten you could have a severe, possibly life-threatening reaction that could have long-term health effects.

If you've been outside at all over the past week or so you certainly don't need me to tell you this, there are mosquitoes everywhere! Well, the City of Lawton is fighting back against the recent mosquito invasion with their Vector Program!

It's a battle for the ages and one that we can win if we all band together! So why is Oklahoma being invaded by this scary, alien-looking insect? You've probably seen them in the yard, flowerbeds, and even in your home.

It's that time of year again. Get ready Oklahoma for the annual mosquito invasion! It's a real problem and one that could affect you and your pets. Health experts and veterinarians across the state are warning Oklahomans about the dangers of mosquitoes. Your health and the health of your pets are at risk.

If you've been outside at all over the past week or so you certainly don't need me to tell you this, there's mosquitoes everywhere! With all the recent rain we've seen it's taken the mosquito population and doubled, maybe even tripled it. Over the July 4th weekend it was a nightmare of constantly spraying repellent on yourself and lighting Citronella candles.

Do we need to call an exterminator, an exorcist, or The Ghostbusters?

Want to see how they're farmed?

There's something incredibly satisfying about watching this video, especially if you've ever been stung by a hornet, bee, wasp of other flying insect. Everyone knows that hornets are mother natures dicks. They're pure evil and are ruthless in their pursuit to chase and sting anyone or anything that gets close to them or their nest. It's payback time! Watch as this guy removes one of the biggest ho

Listen, don't read this while you're eating. Come back when you've finished though. It's just that reading about parboiling insects might have a negative effect on your appetite. See, the 17-year cicadas have already started to emerge from the ground, and there are going to be billions of them. BILLIONS. So, you may as well eat some, right?

Generally, when we think of beetles we imagine something black and vaguely menacing, slowly crawling towards our foot. GAH! It turns out, not all beetles are that way.

Generally speaking, we think of moths as the unsettling, night-flying creepster cousin of the butterfly. But *look* at this Emperor Gum Moth! It is at least as cute as a candid shot of a dog. At least. So we scrounged up some more pictures of moths cute enough that we probably wouldn't scream if they made their way into our apartment and started flying into the overhead light...

Well, it's finally happened -- someone died after gorging themselves in an eating contest. But here's the kicker: The 32-year-old man in question passed away after scarfing down dozens of roaches and worms. Ick! Why couldn't it have been something tasty like hot dogs or buffalo wings?