Good Morning Nancy, 

Thanks for your question. I am sorry but your photo would not load. My computer said the file is corrupt or the program is not supported. 

Please try to submit another photo that I would be able to open. 

Thanks

Good Morning, 

Thanks for the photo. I've done some research and I believe the insect is a type of midge: 

https://www.forestryimages.org/browse/subject/93506?tab=view-images

Here is another link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chironomus_plumosus

If my identification is correct, they do not appear to be biting insects. Do you live near water or have standing water around your yard? From the information, it states the eggs are laid in standing water, similar to a mosquito.   There are several predators listed. I believe they would be good food for the birds and other predators. 

If you have standing water, you might try Bt or Bacillus thuringiensis which is the chemical in mosquito dunks or granules :https://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/btgen.html

Here is a link from the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District for residents: https://mmcd.org/residents-guide/ this discusses eliminating standing water in your yard, and the use of Bt. 

Good Luck!