Michigan's Mayfly Invasion Explained

Michigan’s gearing up for its annual mayfly invasion — a brief but ecologically vital event triggered when water hits 68 degrees. These short-lived insects, also known as fishflies, swarm for just hours to days before dying, serving as a key food source for fish, birds, and bats. Their mass emergence is actually a sign of healthy waterways, with Lake Erie already warming into the low sixties. While you can’t stop them, you can reduce attraction by switching to warm LED lights, pointing fixtures downward, sealing screens, and using fans. A broom or vacuum helps clean them up before they decay. It’s nature’s quick, messy, and meaningful reminder that local waters are thriving. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/df12ae205d1250bb