Pest Forecast for Altoona, Wisconsin

Altoona, Wisconsin · Eau Claire County County · Pop. 8,000

33
/100
MODERATE OVERALL RISK

Altoona is currently experiencing moderate overall pest risk. Most active: Wasps (53), Mosquitoes (50), Termites (45). Warm temperatures are supporting pest activity.

Last updated: July 21, 2026 · Source: Open-Meteo Professional Weather Data

Current Weather Conditions

84.7°F
Temperature
Feels like 84.4°F
52%
Humidity
Dewpoint 65.1°F
0"
Rain (24h)
7-day: 0.43"
14 mph
Wind
Gusts 28.6 mph
84.4°F
Soil Temperature
Active pest zone
7%
Soil Moisture
Dry
0.22"
Rain (3-day)
0.43"
Rain (7-day)

Source: Open-Meteo weather models for Altoona area · Updated Jul 21, 12:04 AM

30-Day Weather Summary

82.9°F
Avg High
↑ vs avg
3.99"
Total Rainfall
19 rainy days

7-Day Weather Forecast

Today
Jul 21
78°
62°
3%
19
Wed
Jul 22
72°
54°
Thu
Jul 23
78°
52°
1%
Fri
Jul 24
79°
57°
2%
Sat
Jul 25
80°
58°
10%
Sun
Jul 26
91°
67°
13%

All Pest Risk Scores for Altoona

Wasps
Steady
53
/100
MODERATE

Warm temps (84.7°F) fuel peak wasp foraging.

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Mosquitoes
Steady
50
/100
MODERATE

Warm temps (84.7°F) support mosquito activity.

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Termites
Steady
45
/100
MODERATE

Current conditions are limiting termite surface activity.

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Ants
Steady
40
/100
MODERATE

Warm conditions (84.7°F) keep ant foraging active.

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Ticks
Steady
40
/100
MODERATE

Heat at 84.7°F is reducing tick surface activity.

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Spiders
Steady
5
/100
LOW

Moderate conditions are keeping spider activity normal.

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Mice & Rats
Steady
0
/100
LOW

Mild temps (84.7°F) reduce indoor rodent pressure.

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3-Day Pest Outlook for Altoona

Pest TodayWedThu
53 🟡53 🟡53 🟡
50 🟡50 🟡50 🟡
45 🟡45 🟡45 🟡
40 🟡40 🟡40 🟡
40 🟡45 🟡 +545 🟡 +5
5 🟢8 🟢 +38 🟢 +3
0 🟢5 🟢 +55 🟢 +5

Projected from Open-Meteo forecast data. Actual scores update every 3 hours.

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Wasps risk is MODERATE (53/100)

Preventive treatment now can avoid costly infestations later.

1 homeowners in Altoona have requested inspections

Pest Seasonality in Altoona

Month Active Pests
Jan Mice/Rats (indoor), Spiders (indoor)
Feb Mice/Rats (indoor)
Mar Ants (early), Termites (swarm season starts)
Apr Ticks (season starts), Ants, Termites
May Ticks (peak nymphs), Mosquitoes (start), Ants
Jun Ticks (peak), Mosquitoes (surge), Wasps (nest building)
Jul ← Now Mosquitoes (peak), Ticks, Wasps
Aug Mosquitoes (peak), Wasps (peak), Spiders (increase)
Sep Wasps (aggressive), Spiders, Mice (seeking warmth)
Oct Mice/Rats (peak intrusion), Spiders (indoor)
Nov Mice/Rats (indoor)
Dec Mice/Rats (indoor)

Pest Control Companies in Altoona

Prompt Action Bat & Pest Control
Altoona
+1 715-838-0805
Matt's Landscaping
Altoona
+1 715-559-4488
Premium Lawn Service LLC
Altoona
+1 715-514-1409

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Pest FAQ for Altoona

What pests are active in Altoona right now?
Currently active pests in Altoona: Wasps (moderate risk, score 53/100), Mosquitoes (moderate risk, score 50/100), Termites (moderate risk, score 45/100), Ants (moderate risk, score 40/100), Ticks (moderate risk, score 40/100). Scores are updated every 3 hours from real-time weather data.
Early spring (March-April) is the most effective time for preventive treatment in Altoona. This is when pest populations are lowest and treatments can prevent infestations before they start. For mosquitoes and ticks, treatments in May before peak season are especially cost-effective.
Average pest control costs in Altoona range from $150-$300 for a one-time treatment and $40-$70/month for ongoing quarterly service. Termite treatments are higher, typically $1,500-$5,000. Mosquito yard treatments run $75-$100 per application. Get free quotes from local pros through our platform.
Altoona sees all 7 tracked pest types seasonally: ticks (Apr-Oct), mosquitoes (May-Sep), ants (spring-summer, especially after rain), wasps (Jun-Sep), spiders (year-round, peak indoors in fall), mice/rats (peak Oct-Mar), and termites (swarm season Mar-Jun). Use our forecasts to see what's active right now.
Most Wisconsin homeowners benefit from quarterly pest control service. During peak season (May-September), monthly treatments may be recommended for mosquitoes and ticks. Year-round quarterly service provides the best value for comprehensive protection against seasonal pests.

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