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Last week our trail report warned everyone that we were about to be invaded and the time is now! It’s Lake Fly madness at Devil’s Lake State Park! This is some video we took last evening (April 22) right before the storm came in.

Each spring the shoreline of Devil’s Lake is invaded for 3 to 4 weeks by great clouds of lake flies (Chironimidae), also known as a non-biting midge. No, they don’t bite, but the do get into your clothing, face & hair if you happen to be out walking along the lake. Driving along the South Shore Rd., with an open window, can soon have your car filling with flying midges. The annual life-cycle event is hard to predict, but coincides with early season warm weather each year, usually in April or early May.  Learn More.

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  1. I am also already seeing mosquito’s,,and,,,the ticks,,,are out,,already,,yuk,,,,
    Off topic..The women got back to me about relocation of the Beavers back into that area of Devils lake where they once were,,but were trapped out..Well DNR,, did the trapping,,,soooo no desire from DESTROY NATURAL RESOURCES to return the beavers to Devils lake,,,,playing God w/nature,,never ends well,,jmo,,maryw

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