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Oklahoma’s Cricket Surge Follows a Seasonal Pattern, but Its Timing and Feeder Supply Have Different Pressures
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (206+ words) Cricket activity picked up around mid-September in the Oklahoma City area after a delayed start to the usual late-summer emergence. KOCO reported that an extended summer pushed back the timing; entomology professor Wyatt Hoback told the station that such surges…...
Oklahoma reckons with environmental costs of marijuana industry
1+ week, 4+ day ago (1146+ words) The Oklahoman reporter Ben Fenwick explains how the state's medical marijuana industry, which grew exponentially in the beginning, has changed after several years. When Oklahoma lawmakers finally gave Sheriff Jim Mullett the go-ahead, he began to rein in Garvin County’s…...
RestoPros of Oklahoma City Flags Air Conditioning Systems as a Hidden Source of Summer Mold Growth
1+ week, 6+ day ago (255+ words) OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – September 30, 2026 – PRESSADVANTAGE – As summer temperatures push air conditioning systems into constant use, RestoPros of Oklahoma City has issued an advisory warning that HVAC units and ductwork can become an overlooked breeding ground for mold. The company reports…...
Oklahoma Magazine
2+ week, 1+ day ago (427+ words) Native grasses and trees are helping Oklahomans create more resilient landscapes while supporting wildlife, conserving resources and preserving the state’s natural heritage. Oklahomans are increasingly choosing native grasses and trees for landscaping, ranching and erosion control efforts to provide ecological…...
Oklahoma homes and businesses see crickets swarm as fall weather arrives
2+ week, 5+ day ago (268+ words) Swarms of crickets are appearing across Oklahoma, with experts explaining their seasonal behavior and reassuring residents about their harmless nature. Swarms of crickets are invading homes and businesses across Oklahoma as cooler fall weather sets in, prompting concern among residents....
Black bears are slowly increasing in Oklahoma. Scientists are taking a closer look
2+ week, 6+ day ago (424+ words) American black bears once roamed all of Oklahoma, but unregulated hunting and severe habitat loss wiped out the population by the early 1900s. That changed decades later when bears began wandering across state lines after Arkansas reintroduced the species. Researchers say…...
Oklahoma is home to 7 kinds of venomous snakes. How to spot them.
3+ week, 2+ day ago (640+ words) Snakes are about to enter their fall and winter phase of the year and look for places to hide during the bitter cold. The cold-blooded reptile can hide in many places, as long as it is warm enough to help…...