Willow flies, also known as mayflies, have started hatching and taking over parts of the Midstate in recent weeks.Video from ...

Every spring, adult midge flies emerge by the Milwaukee lakefront in giant swarms to mate, procreate and lay their eggs in Lake Michigan.

They’re not as pretty as butterflies but moths and syrphid flies are also important pollinators; the flies will also go after pests.

Lastly, place a fan on your porch, turn it upward toward the swarm, and set the fan on high. That should be like turning all the lights on at a singles’ bar, and the flies likely will scatter.