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Moths invade Oklahoma

Have you noticed all the moths around lately? It seems like they are everywhere. The moths this spring are out in force getting into homes, onto clothes and into food pantries. How do we combat them?...

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Gnat attack!

OKLAHOMA CITY — News Channel 4 reporter, Chellie Mills, was diligently covering the news Thursday morning when a swarm of bugs attacked. Mills reports for News Channel 4 weekday mornings 5 to 7 a.m....

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West Nile virus reported in Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY — State of Oklahoma Health Officials are warning residents about a possible resurgence of the West Nile Virus.   One man has contracted it in Pittsburgh County.  Mosquitoes in Tulsa have...

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Woman sleeps in bathtub to escape bed bugs

OKLAHOMA CITY — Exterminators will tell you a single bed bug can populate an entire apartment or home. That’s the problem one metro apartment complex is dealing with right now. The Oklahoma City...

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Crickets invade Automobile Alley

OKLAHOMA CITY — Downtown business owners have their hands full corralling brown field crickets. It is a full-blown infestation in the Automobile Alley business district. “It’s basically just an...

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Nine new West Nile cases confirmed

When it comes to the west nile virus, Oklahoma is quickly moving into uncharted territory. Nine new cases have been confirmed bringing the total count to 101 confirmed cases and five deaths. The...

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Oklahoma’s Black Widow invasion

OKLAHOMA CITY – We’ve all seen that infamous red hour glass.  Just the sight of a Black Widow is enough to frighten parent, Molly Gray. “I like spiders from afar. I don’t like them on me,” she said....

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Should residents pay for bed bug problem?

OKLAHOMA CITY — Residents in a metro apartment complex said several units are crawling with bed bugs. They said the bigger problem is management wants them to pay for treatment. One resident showed...

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Okla. not among top worst bed bug cities

By: David Mitchell for KDVR Bed bug problems are on the rise in the U.S. and one company is attributing the infestation issue to increased international travel.  Orkin also said the pests are...

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Residents say grasshoppers coming in plague-like proportions

SHAWNEE, Okla. – When the warm weather hits, so do the bugs. If you’re outside, you’ll find mosquitoes, see more spiders than usual and walk around mounds of ants. There’s also a certain species that...

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4 Your Garden: Fighting fungus, bugs

OKLAHOMA CITY- Most people are thrilled with all the rain we’ve seen this summer but it can also be problem for your plants. Linda Vater stopped by our studios with a warning for people who are...

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Insect bites, allergies on the rise

If you have been outside this summer, you have probably seen them. Insects of every kind are roaming around and many of those bugs could come in contact with you. However, experts say that could be...

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Aggressive breed of ticks found in Okla.

OKLAHOMA CITY- Since we are in the heart of tick season, many Oklahomans have probably had an encounter with one of those blood-sucking pests. Most people try and avoid high grasses and areas where...

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Dry summer and recent rainfall, cause for cricket invasion

OKLAHOMA CITY – Crickets seem to be just about everywhere right now. The dry weather followed by recent rainfall are said to be the cause of this invasion. Leaf blowers and power washers are being...

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Officials warn residents about bugs hiding in firewood

OKLAHOMA CITY – While temperatures continue to fluctuate across the state, authorities are warning residents about hidden dangers associated with firewood. Officials with Oklahoma Forestry Services are...

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5 myths you can stop believing about mosquito bites now

As you head outside to watch fireworks and enjoy a delicious meal, many Americans will be putting on bug spray to prevent uninvited guests from attending the party. We all know mosquitoes can be...

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Guests at local motel have horrifying experience

OKLAHOMA CITY – Guests at a local motel say they had a horrifying experience. Unwelcome guests greeted an out-of-state family when they showed up to their motel room at the Traveler’s Inn and Suites...

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Experts explain mystery mounds found in Oklahomans’ yards

MUSTANG, Okla. – Many Oklahomans have noticed mysterious mini dirt piles around the metro. Experts say those mini mounds of dirt belong to crickets. However, residents do not have to worry about these...

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Elementary students served lunch contaminated with bugs

OAKDALE, Pa. (WPXI) – Parents at a Pennsylvania school district say they are shocked after hundreds of children were served lunch that was contaminated with bugs. When children head to the cafeteria,...

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