Pest Forecast for Iron County, Wisconsin

Iron County, Wisconsin · Pop. 5,916

39
/100
MODERATE OVERALL RISK

Iron County is currently experiencing moderate overall pest risk. Most active: Wasps (58), Ticks (55), Termites (50). Warm temperatures are supporting pest activity.

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

Current Weather Conditions

71°F
Temperature
Feels like 69.3°F
59%
Humidity
Dewpoint 56°F
0"
Rain (24h)
7-day: 0.13"
8.6 mph
Wind
Gusts 19.5 mph
67.9°F
Soil Temperature
Active pest zone
15%
Soil Moisture
Dry
0"
Rain (3-day)
0.13"
Rain (7-day)

Source: Open-Meteo weather models for Iron County area · Updated Jul 21, 3:06 AM

30-Day Weather Summary

79.3°F
Avg High
↓ vs avg
3.47"
Total Rainfall
19 rainy days

7-Day Weather Forecast

Today
Jul 21
69°
54°
47%
0.094" rain
Wed
Jul 22
66°
51°
1%
0.24" rain
Thu
Jul 23
81°
51°
3%
Fri
Jul 24
82°
60°
8%
Sat
Jul 25
82°
59°
29%
0.012" rain
Sun
Jul 26
84°
60°
29%
0.106" rain

All Pest Risk Scores for Iron County

Wasps
Falling
58
/100
MODERATE

Warm temps (71°F) fuel peak wasp foraging.

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Ticks
Rising
55
/100
MODERATE

Temps of 71°F are in the tick questing range.

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Termites
Steady
50
/100
MODERATE

Current conditions are limiting termite surface activity.

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Ants
Steady
40
/100
MODERATE

Warm conditions (71°F) keep ant foraging active.

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Spiders
Steady
35
/100
MODERATE

Moderate conditions are keeping spider activity normal.

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Mosquitoes
Rising
33
/100
MODERATE

Warm temps (71°F) support mosquito activity.

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Mice & Rats
Steady
0
/100
LOW

Mild temps (71°F) reduce indoor rodent pressure.

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3-Day Pest Outlook for Iron County

Pest TodayWedThu
Wasps
58 🟡58 🟡58 🟡
Ticks
55 🟡60 🟠 +560 🟠 +5
Termites
50 🟡50 🟡55 🟡 +5
Ants
40 🟡40 🟡40 🟡
Spiders
35 🟡38 🟡 +338 🟡 +3
Mosquitoes
33 🟡33 🟡33 🟡
Mice & Rats
0 🟢5 🟢 +50 🟢

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

Need Pest Control in Iron County?

Wasps risk is MODERATE (58/100)

Preventive treatment now can avoid costly infestations later.

8 homeowners in Iron County have requested inspections

Pest Seasonality in Iron 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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49/100 🟡
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46/100 🟡
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46/100 🟡
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56/100 🟡
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44/100 🟡
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62/100 🟠
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44/100 🟡

Pest FAQ for Iron County

What pests are active in Iron County right now?
Currently active pests in Iron County: Wasps (moderate risk, score 58/100), Ticks (moderate risk, score 55/100), Termites (moderate risk, score 50/100), Ants (moderate risk, score 40/100), Spiders (moderate risk, score 35/100), Mosquitoes (moderate risk, score 33/100). Scores are updated every 3 hours from real-time weather data.
Early spring (March-April) is the most effective time for preventive treatment in Iron 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 Iron 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.
Iron 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.

Iron County Pest Forecast by Type

Ticks
55/100 · moderate
Mosquitoes
33/100 · moderate
Ants
40/100 · moderate
Wasps
58/100 · moderate
Spiders
35/100 · moderate
Mice & Rats
0/100 · low
Termites
50/100 · moderate

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