Pest Forecast for Douglas County, Wisconsin

Douglas County, Wisconsin · Pop. 43,857

37
/100
MODERATE OVERALL RISK

Douglas County is currently experiencing moderate overall pest risk. Most active: Termites (55), Ticks (55), Wasps (53). Warm temperatures are supporting pest activity.

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

Current Weather Conditions

74°F
Temperature
Feels like 72.3°F
57%
Humidity
Dewpoint 57.8°F
0"
Rain (24h)
7-day: 0"
10.1 mph
Wind
Gusts 20.4 mph
70.8°F
Soil Temperature
Active pest zone
29%
Soil Moisture
Moist
0"
Rain (3-day)
0"
Rain (7-day)

Source: Open-Meteo weather models for Douglas County area · Updated Jul 21, 3:04 AM

30-Day Weather Summary

82.4°F
Avg High
↓ vs avg
2.14"
Total Rainfall
15 rainy days

7-Day Weather Forecast

Today
Jul 21
72°
59°
16%
17
Wed
Jul 22
73°
48°
Thu
Jul 23
83°
52°
3%
Fri
Jul 24
84°
62°
6%
Sat
Jul 25
90°
61°
28%
Sun
Jul 26
91°
61°
21%
0.012" rain

All Pest Risk Scores for Douglas County

Termites
Steady
55
/100
MODERATE

Current conditions are limiting termite surface activity.

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Ticks
Steady
55
/100
MODERATE

Temps of 74°F are in the tick questing range.

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Wasps
Steady
53
/100
MODERATE

Warm temps (74°F) fuel peak wasp foraging.

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Ants
Steady
40
/100
MODERATE

Warm conditions (74°F) keep ant foraging active.

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Spiders
Steady
30
/100
MODERATE

Moderate conditions are keeping spider activity normal.

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Mosquitoes
Steady
25
/100
LOW

Warm temps (74°F) support mosquito activity.

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Mice & Rats
Steady
0
/100
LOW

Mild temps (74°F) reduce indoor rodent pressure.

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3-Day Pest Outlook for Douglas County

Pest TodayWedThu
Termites
55 🟡55 🟡60 🟠 +5
Ticks
55 🟡60 🟠 +560 🟠 +5
Wasps
53 🟡53 🟡53 🟡
Ants
40 🟡40 🟡40 🟡
Spiders
30 🟡33 🟡 +333 🟡 +3
Mosquitoes
25 🟢25 🟢25 🟢
Mice & Rats
0 🟢5 🟢 +50 🟢

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

Need Pest Control in Douglas County?

Termites risk is MODERATE (55/100)

Preventive treatment now can avoid costly infestations later.

10 homeowners in Douglas County have requested inspections

Pest Seasonality in Douglas 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)

Nearby Cities

New Richmond
56/100 🟡
Eau Claire
46/100 🟡
Hudson
43/100 🟡
Altoona
46/100 🟡
Marshfield
49/100 🟡
Wausau
44/100 🟡
La Crosse
62/100 🟠
Baraboo
43/100 🟡

Pest FAQ for Douglas County

What pests are active in Douglas County right now?
Currently active pests in Douglas County: Termites (moderate risk, score 55/100), Ticks (moderate risk, score 55/100), Wasps (moderate risk, score 53/100), Ants (moderate risk, score 40/100), Spiders (moderate risk, score 30/100). Scores are updated every 3 hours from real-time weather data.
Early spring (March-April) is the most effective time for preventive treatment in Douglas 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 Douglas 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.
Douglas 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.

Douglas County Pest Forecast by Type

Ticks
55/100 · moderate
Mosquitoes
25/100 · low
Ants
40/100 · moderate
Wasps
53/100 · moderate
Spiders
30/100 · moderate
Mice & Rats
0/100 · low
Termites
55/100 · moderate

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