Pest Forecast for La Crosse, Wisconsin

La Crosse, Wisconsin · La Crosse County County · Pop. 52,680

62
/100
HIGH OVERALL RISK

La Crosse is currently experiencing high overall pest risk. Most active: Ticks (85), Mosquitoes (80), Spiders (75). Warm temperatures are supporting pest activity.

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

Current Weather Conditions

75°F
Temperature
Feels like 81.4°F
83%
Humidity
Dewpoint 69.5°F
0"
Rain (24h)
7-day: 0.7"
3.1 mph
Wind
Gusts 14.3 mph
79.1°F
Soil Temperature
Active pest zone
22%
Soil Moisture
Dry
0.7"
Rain (3-day)
0.7"
Rain (7-day)

Source: Open-Meteo weather models for La Crosse area · Updated Jul 21, 3:03 AM

30-Day Weather Summary

82.9°F
Avg High
↓ vs avg
5.52"
Total Rainfall
19 rainy days

7-Day Weather Forecast

Today
Jul 21
78°
62°
1%
16
Wed
Jul 22
72°
55°
Thu
Jul 23
75°
52°
1%
Fri
Jul 24
77°
56°
1%
Sat
Jul 25
79°
57°
11%
Sun
Jul 26
86°
67°
11%
0.059" rain

All Pest Risk Scores for La Crosse

Ticks
Steady
85
/100
SEVERE

Temps of 75°F are in the tick questing range.

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Mosquitoes
Steady
80
/100
SEVERE

Warm temps (75°F) support mosquito activity.

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Spiders
Steady
75
/100
HIGH

Humidity at 83% attracts insects, drawing spiders.

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Ants
Steady
65
/100
HIGH

Warm conditions (75°F) keep ant foraging active.

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Termites
Steady
65
/100
HIGH

Warm (75°F) and humid (83%) soil supports termite activity.

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Wasps
Steady
60
/100
HIGH

Warm temps (75°F) fuel peak wasp foraging.

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Mice & Rats
Steady
5
/100
LOW

Mild temps (75°F) reduce indoor rodent pressure.

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3-Day Pest Outlook for La Crosse

Pest TodayWedThu
Ticks
85 🔴90 🔴 +590 🔴 +5
Mosquitoes
80 🔴80 🔴80 🔴
Spiders
75 🟠78 🟠 +378 🟠 +3
Ants
65 🟠65 🟠65 🟠
Termites
65 🟠65 🟠65 🟠
Wasps
60 🟠60 🟠60 🟠
Mice & Rats
5 🟢5 🟢10 🟢 +5

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

Need Pest Control in La Crosse?

Ticks risk is SEVERE (85/100)

Professional treatment is recommended when scores are this high.

12 homeowners in La Crosse have requested inspections

Pest Seasonality in La Crosse

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 La Crosse

Orkin
La Crosse
+1 608-881-0009
DeBoer Pest Control
La Crosse
+1 608-784-8866
Affordable Termite and Pest Control
La Crosse
+1 608-792-0218
A-1 Pest Control
La Crosse
+1 608-781-1507
LAX Lawn Care
La Crosse
+1 608-250-9116

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Pest FAQ for La Crosse

What pests are active in La Crosse right now?
Currently active pests in La Crosse: Ticks (severe risk, score 85/100), Mosquitoes (severe risk, score 80/100), Spiders (high risk, score 75/100), Ants (high risk, score 65/100), Termites (high risk, score 65/100), Wasps (high risk, score 60/100). Scores are updated every 3 hours from real-time weather data.
Early spring (March-April) is the most effective time for preventive treatment in La Crosse. 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 La Crosse 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.
La Crosse 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.

La Crosse Pest Forecast by Type

Ticks
85/100 · severe
Mosquitoes
80/100 · severe
Ants
65/100 · high
Wasps
60/100 · high
Spiders
75/100 · high
Mice & Rats
5/100 · low
Termites
65/100 · high

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