Pest Forecast for Dane County, Wisconsin

Dane County, Wisconsin · Pop. 561,504

40
/100
MODERATE OVERALL RISK

Dane County is currently experiencing moderate overall pest risk. Most active: Ticks (55), Ants (50), Spiders (50). Warm temperatures are supporting pest activity.

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

Current Weather Conditions

79.5°F
Temperature
Feels like 80.5°F
72%
Humidity
Dewpoint 69.6°F
0"
Rain (24h)
7-day: 0.03"
16 mph
Wind
Gusts 28.9 mph
80.8°F
Soil Temperature
Active pest zone
17%
Soil Moisture
Dry
0.03"
Rain (3-day)
0.03"
Rain (7-day)

Source: Open-Meteo weather models for Dane County area · Updated Jul 21, 12:03 AM

30-Day Weather Summary

81.9°F
Avg High
↓ vs avg
4.22"
Total Rainfall
15 rainy days

7-Day Weather Forecast

Today
Jul 21
81°
66°
8%
20
Wed
Jul 22
69°
56°
17
Thu
Jul 23
75°
51°
Fri
Jul 24
76°
56°
1%
Sat
Jul 25
79°
57°
3%
Sun
Jul 26
87°
65°
8%
0.024" rain

All Pest Risk Scores for Dane County

Ticks
Steady
55
/100
MODERATE

Temps of 79.5°F are in the tick questing range.

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Ants
Steady
50
/100
MODERATE

Warm conditions (79.5°F) keep ant foraging active.

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Spiders
Steady
50
/100
MODERATE

Humidity at 72% attracts insects, drawing spiders.

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Termites
Steady
45
/100
MODERATE

Warm (79.5°F) and humid (72%) soil supports termite activity.

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Wasps
Steady
45
/100
MODERATE

Warm temps (79.5°F) fuel peak wasp foraging.

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Mosquitoes
Steady
35
/100
MODERATE

Warm temps (79.5°F) support mosquito activity.

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Mice & Rats
Steady
0
/100
LOW

Mild temps (79.5°F) reduce indoor rodent pressure.

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3-Day Pest Outlook for Dane County

Pest TodayWedThu
Ticks
55 🟡60 🟠 +560 🟠 +5
Ants
50 🟡50 🟡50 🟡
Spiders
50 🟡53 🟡 +353 🟡 +3
Termites
45 🟡45 🟡45 🟡
Wasps
45 🟡45 🟡45 🟡
Mosquitoes
35 🟡35 🟡35 🟡
Mice & Rats
0 🟢0 🟢5 🟢 +5

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

Need Pest Control in Dane County?

Ticks risk is MODERATE (55/100)

Preventive treatment now can avoid costly infestations later.

8 homeowners in Dane County have requested inspections

Pest Seasonality in Dane County

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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40/100 🟡
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40/100 🟡
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Pest FAQ for Dane County

What pests are active in Dane County right now?
Currently active pests in Dane County: Ticks (moderate risk, score 55/100), Ants (moderate risk, score 50/100), Spiders (moderate risk, score 50/100), Termites (moderate risk, score 45/100), Wasps (moderate risk, score 45/100), Mosquitoes (moderate risk, score 35/100). Scores are updated every 3 hours from real-time weather data.
Early spring (March-April) is the most effective time for preventive treatment in Dane County. 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 Dane County 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.
Dane County 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.

Dane County Pest Forecast by Type

Ticks
55/100 · moderate
Mosquitoes
35/100 · moderate
Ants
50/100 · moderate
Wasps
45/100 · moderate
Spiders
50/100 · moderate
Mice & Rats
0/100 · low
Termites
45/100 · moderate

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