Pest Forecast for Cottage Grove, Wisconsin
Cottage Grove, Wisconsin · Dane County County · Pop. 7,500
Cottage Grove is currently experiencing moderate overall pest risk. Most active: Ticks (55), Wasps (53), Ants (50). Warm temperatures are supporting pest activity.
Last updated: July 21, 2026 · Source: Open-Meteo Professional Weather Data
Current Weather Conditions
Source: Open-Meteo weather models for Cottage Grove area · Updated Jul 21, 12:04 AM
30-Day Weather Summary
7-Day Weather Forecast
All Pest Risk Scores for Cottage Grove
Heat at 80.3°F is reducing tick surface activity.
View Full Forecast →Warm conditions (80.3°F) keep ant foraging active.
View Full Forecast →Current conditions are limiting termite surface activity.
View Full Forecast →Warm temps (80.3°F) support mosquito activity.
View Full Forecast →Mild temps (80.3°F) reduce indoor rodent pressure.
View Full Forecast →3-Day Pest Outlook for Cottage Grove
| Pest | Today | Wed | Thu |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 🟡 | 60 🟠 +5 | 60 🟠 +5 | |
| 53 🟡 | 53 🟡 | 53 🟡 | |
| 50 🟡 | 50 🟡 | 50 🟡 | |
| 45 🟡 | 45 🟡 | 45 🟡 | |
| 35 🟡 | 35 🟡 | 35 🟡 | |
| 25 🟢 | 28 🟢 +3 | 28 🟢 +3 | |
| 0 🟢 | 0 🟢 | 5 🟢 +5 |
Projected from Open-Meteo forecast data. Actual scores update every 3 hours.
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Pest Seasonality in Cottage Grove
| 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) |
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