CLEVELAND (WJW) – What’s bugging Ohio? Well, right now, it’s midges! But, bug-fearing northeast Ohioans better buckle up! Summer is just getting underway. Still ahead — cicadas, mayflies, and more!
PHOTOS: Ohio insects so close — your eyes will bug. YIKES!
Midges
Recently, swarms of midges have been spotted on cars, homes, light poles, and just about anything near Lake Erie. Even “clouds” of the generally harmless insects have been seen flying across the sky.
The good news? Midge season typically peaks in late May or early June, which means it’ll be over soon.
Cicadas
Swarms of noisy cicadas are expected to emerge soon in southwest Ohio. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources reports that the periodical cicadas are a unique group and differ from annual cicadas.
Swarms of the bugs can certainly be unsettling for some, but experts emphasize that cicadas are harmless to people and pets.
Mayflies…