Termite Risk in Wausau This Week

Wausau, Wisconsin · Marathon County

55
/100
MODERATE RISK Steady

Termite risk in Wausau, Wisconsin is this week rated moderate with a score of 55 out of 100. This is because temperatures support termite colony activity. Conditions may change as weather patterns shift.

· Source: Open-Meteo professional weather data

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Termite Risk Summary for Wausau

Termite risk in Wausau, Wisconsin is this week rated moderate with a score of 55 out of 100. This is because temperatures support termite colony activity. Conditions may change as weather patterns shift.

Score: 55/100 Level: MODERATE Trend: steady Live data · Jul 21

Why Termite Risk Is Moderate in Wausau

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Current Weather Conditions

Temp
84.7°F
H:73.8° L:58.8°
Humidity
62%
Rain 24h
0"
Wind
14.8 mph

Source: Open-Meteo professional weather data for Wausau area

3-Day Forecast

3-Day Termite Outlook

Today
71°/56°F
None
MODERATE 58
Tomorrow
74°/59°F
20% chance
HIGH 61
Day 3
77°/62°F
10% chance
MODERATE 40

How to Reduce Termite Risk Around Your Wausau Home

  • Eliminate wood-to-soil contact around your foundation
  • Fix leaks and improve drainage to reduce soil moisture near the foundation
  • Store firewood at least 20 feet from your home and elevated off the ground
  • Ensure gutters and downspouts direct water away from your foundation
  • Remove dead stumps, buried wood, and cellulose debris from your yard
  • Maintain a termite monitoring system around your property perimeter
  • Schedule annual professional termite inspections — damage can be hidden for years

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Current conditions in Wausau favor termites activity. Professional treatment is most effective when applied early.

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Termite Forecasts Near Wausau

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Other Pests in Wausau

Ticks
Moderate risk · Score: 40/100
Mosquitoes
Moderate risk · Score: 35/100
Ants
Moderate risk · Score: 40/100
Wasps
Moderate risk · Score: 53/100
Spiders
Low risk · Score: 25/100
Mice & Rats
Low risk · Score: 0/100
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Termite FAQ for Wausau

What is the current termite risk in Wausau?
Termite risk in Wausau is moderate with a score of 55/100. Warm, moist soil conditions drive subterranean termite activity.
Termite swarms in Wausau typically occur March through June, triggered by warm rain events when soil temperatures reach 65°F+. Swarmers are often the first visible sign of an infestation.
Signs include mud tubes along foundations, hollow-sounding wood, discarded wings near windows, and frass (termite droppings). Damage is often hidden — annual inspections are strongly recommended.
Termites cause billions in damage nationally each year. A typical Wausau home with an established termite colony can suffer $3,000-$8,000+ in damage before detection. Annual inspection costs $75-150 and is well worth it.

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Termite risk is MODERATE in Wausau — now is a good time to schedule an inspection

Score: 55/100 · Based on live weather data

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