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Wasp Risk in Edwardsville This Week

Edwardsville, Illinois · Madison

Edwardsville is located in Illinois. Wasps are active in Edwardsville. Wasp risk in Edwardsville is this week rated moderate with a pest pressure score of 43 out of 100. Conditions may change as weather patterns shift.

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Edwardsville is located in Illinois. Wasps are active in Edwardsville. Wasp risk in Edwardsville is this week rated moderate with a pest pressure score of 43 out of 100. Conditions may change as weather patterns shift.

· Source: Open-Meteo professional weather data

Wasp Risk Summary for Edwardsville

Edwardsville is located in Illinois. Wasps are active in Edwardsville. Wasp risk in Edwardsville is this week rated moderate with a pest pressure score of 43 out of 100. Conditions may change as weather patterns shift.

Score: 43/100 Level: MODERATE Trend: steady Live data · Nov 14

Pest pressure in Edwardsville is scored one pest at a time — each pest has its own weather-driven risk model, so levels differ on the same day: wasps sit at 43/100, alongside ticks 50/100, mice & rats 45/100, spiders 28/100. Unlike a fixed seasonal calendar or a one-time inspection, PestControlForecast recalculates Edwardsville's scores every 3 hours from live local weather.

Why Wasp Risk Is Moderate in Edwardsville

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Current Weather Conditions

Temp
47.2°F
H:47.2° L:23.9°
Humidity
40%
Rain 24h
0"
Wind
3.8 mph

Source: Open-Meteo professional weather data for Edwardsville area

3-Day Forecast

3-Day Wasp Outlook

Today
44°/21°F
None
MODERATE 38
Tomorrow
47°/24°F
20% chance
MODERATE 33
Day 3
50°/27°F
10% chance
MODERATE 52

How to Reduce Wasp Risk Around Your Edwardsville Home

  • Inspect eaves, soffits, and overhangs for nest construction in spring
  • Remove fallen fruit and cover outdoor food and drinks
  • Keep garbage cans sealed with tight-fitting lids
  • Avoid wearing sweet-smelling perfumes or bright colors outdoors
  • Seal gaps and cracks where wasps could enter wall voids
  • Hang wasp traps away from high-traffic areas (not near doors)
  • Call a professional for nest removal — do not attempt large nests yourself

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Current conditions in Edwardsville favor wasps activity. Professional treatment is most effective when applied early.

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Wasp Forecasts Near Edwardsville

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Other Pests in Edwardsville

Ticks
Moderate risk · Score: 50/100
Mosquitoes
Low risk · Score: 15/100
Ants
Low risk · Score: 5/100
Spiders
Low risk · Score: 28/100
Mice & Rats
Moderate risk · Score: 45/100
Termites
Low risk · Score: 10/100
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Wasp FAQ for Edwardsville

What is the current wasp risk in Edwardsville?
Wasp risk in Edwardsville is moderate with a score of 43/100. Warm, dry weather drives peak wasp foraging activity.
Wasps in Edwardsville become most aggressive in late summer (August-September) when colonies are largest and natural food sources decline. They seek sugary human foods more aggressively.
Edwardsville commonly sees yellowjackets (ground and aerial nests), paper wasps (under eaves), and bald-faced hornets. Yellowjackets are the most aggressive near food sources.
Seal trash cans, remove fallen fruit, inspect eaves for nests in spring, avoid sweet-smelling products outdoors, and call a professional for nest removal near high-traffic areas.

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Wasp Control Pros Near Edwardsville

The provider directory lists pest control companies as individual, contactable businesses. Each company below is a local pest control provider serving Edwardsville — and they differ by the pests and services they specialize in, so compare specialties before you call or request a quote.

Blythe Pest Control, Inc.
Edwardsville, WI
6186562574
Bush Termite & Pest Control Inc.
Edwardsville, WI
6186929825
Dbs Pest Control
Edwardsville, WI
6186921335
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Score: 43/100 · Based on live weather data

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