Tick Risk in Iowa County Today

Iowa County, Wisconsin · WI

75
/100
HIGH RISK Steady

Tick risk in Iowa County, Wisconsin is today rated high with a score of 75 out of 100. This is because temperatures are in the prime activity range and humidity is elevated. Homeowners should consider taking preventive action or scheduling a professional inspection.

· Source: Open-Meteo professional weather data

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Tick Risk Summary for Iowa County

Tick risk in Iowa County, Wisconsin is today rated high with a score of 75 out of 100. This is because temperatures are in the prime activity range and humidity is elevated. Homeowners should consider taking preventive action or scheduling a professional inspection.

Score: 75/100 Level: HIGH Trend: steady Data: 2026-06-05 19:03:18

Why Tick Risk Is High in Iowa County

Temperatures are in the prime activity range
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Elevated humidity supports pest survival
High dewpoint maintaining moist conditions

Current Weather Conditions

Temp
72.1°F
H:76.5° L:64.7°
Humidity
88%
Rain 24h
0"
Wind
7.2 mph

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

3-Day Forecast

3-Day Tick Outlook

Today
74°/62°F
None
HIGH 70
Tomorrow
77°/65°F
20% chance
SEVERE 81
Day 3
80°/68°F
10% chance
HIGH 60

How to Reduce Tick Risk Around Your Iowa County Home

  • Keep grass mowed short, especially along edges and borders
  • Remove leaf litter and brush piles from your yard
  • Create a 3-foot gravel barrier between lawn and wooded areas
  • Apply EPA-registered tick treatment to your yard during peak season
  • Check yourself, children, and pets after spending time outdoors
  • Wear light-colored clothing and tuck pants into socks in tick-prone areas
  • Consider professional perimeter treatment during high-risk periods

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Current conditions in Iowa County favor ticks activity. Professional treatment is most effective when applied early.

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Tick Forecasts Near Iowa County

Madison
75
Fitchburg
85
Middleton
85
Verona
30
Waunakee
30
Baraboo
35

Other Pests in Iowa County

Mosquitoes
Moderate risk · Score: 58/100
Ants
Moderate risk · Score: 50/100
Wasps
High risk · Score: 60/100
Spiders
High risk · Score: 63/100
Mice & Rats
Low risk · Score: 5/100
Termites
High risk · Score: 60/100
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Tick FAQ for Iowa County

What is the current tick risk level in Iowa County?
The current tick risk in Iowa County is high with a score of 75/100. This is calculated from local temperature, humidity, and recent rainfall data.
Ticks in Iowa County are most active when temperatures are between 45-80°F with high humidity. Spring and early summer typically see peak activity, especially after rainfall.
Keep grass short, remove leaf litter, create gravel barriers between lawn and wooded areas, treat with appropriate products during peak activity periods, and check yourself and pets after outdoor activity.
Yes. Rain increases ground moisture and humidity, which ticks need to survive. After rainfall, ticks become more active as they move to vegetation tips seeking hosts.

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Tick risk is SEVERE in Iowa County right now — act before conditions worsen

Score: 75/100 · Based on live weather data

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