Mosquito Risk in Wood County After Rain

Wood County, Wisconsin · WI

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Current conditions in Wood County do not meet the threshold for this alert. View the full mosquito forecast for current conditions.

Mosquito Risk Summary for Wood County

Mosquito risk in Wood County, Wisconsin is following recent rainfall rated moderate with a score of 43 out of 100. This is because warm temperatures are supporting breeding and humidity is elevated. Conditions may change as weather patterns shift.

Score: 43/100 Level: MODERATE Trend: steady Live data · Jul 21

14-Day Mosquito Risk Trend

Daily scores from our weather-driven model for Wood County. Each point is that day's computed risk.

Why Mosquito Risk Is Moderate in Wood County

Warm temperatures are driving increased activity

Calm wind allows easier flight and movement

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Current Weather Conditions

Temp

70.7°F

H:77.6° L:59.1°

Humidity

71%

Rain 24h

0"

Wind

9 mph

Source: Open-Meteo professional weather data for Wood County area

3-Day Forecast

3-Day Mosquito Outlook

Today

75°/56°F

None

MODERATE 38

Tomorrow

78°/59°F

20% chance

MODERATE 33

Day 3

81°/62°F

10% chance

LOW 28

How to Reduce Mosquito Risk Around Your Wood County Home

• Eliminate standing water in gutters, planters, bird baths, and low areas
• Treat standing water that cannot be drained with mosquito larvicide
• Use fans on patios and outdoor seating areas to disrupt flight
• Install or repair window and door screens
• Keep vegetation trimmed to reduce daytime resting sites
• Consider professional mosquito barrier treatment during peak season
• Use EPA-registered repellents when spending time outdoors

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Mosquito Forecasts Near Wood County

La Crosse

75

Wausau

33

Waunakee

45

DeForest

53

Baraboo

58

Marshfield

45

Other Pests in Wood County

Ticks

High risk · Score: 70/100

Ants

Moderate risk · Score: 50/100

Wasps

Moderate risk · Score: 50/100

Spiders

Moderate risk · Score: 55/100

Mice & Rats

Low risk · Score: 0/100

Termites

High risk · Score: 60/100

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Mosquito FAQ for Wood County

What is the current mosquito risk in Wood County?

Mosquito risk in Wood County is currently moderate with a score of 43/100. This forecast is based on temperature, recent rain, and wind conditions.

Why are mosquitoes worse after rain in Wood County?

Rain creates standing water where mosquitoes breed. In Wood County, even small amounts of collected water in gutters, planters, and low spots can produce thousands of mosquitoes within days.

What temperature kills mosquitoes in Wood County?

Mosquitoes become inactive below about 50°F and die when temperatures drop below freezing. In Wood County, mosquito season typically ends with the first hard frost.

How can I reduce mosquitoes around my Wood County home?

Eliminate standing water, maintain gutters, treat standing water with larvicide, use fans on patios, and consider professional treatment during peak season.