Midges thrive in moist environments and are often found near lakes, rivers and marshes. They are particularly active during dawn and dusk, making outdoor activities at these times less enjoyable.

When Lake Erie's temperature reaches about 60 degrees, the midges hatch in swarms in order to mate and reproduce. After they mate, the female midges fly back to the water to lay the eggs.

Midges, which emerge from Lake Erie and other bodies of water, go by a variety of names. But the only ones Calabrese recalls growing up in the area were lake flies, Canadian soldiers and, of ...

Non-biting midges, often mistaken for mosquitoes, have emerged in Northeast Ohio. The insects hatch when water temperatures reach around 60 degrees and swarm in large groups. Midge season ...

Tips on dealing with midges at Hampton Beach Traci Schaake, who manages JB’s Seafood on Ocean Boulevard, said she and her staff have been combatting the midges every summer for years.

Midges start to appear when the Lake Erie water temperature reaches around 60 degrees and can be found throughout summer. An individual's lifespan is usually a few days to a few weeks.