Pest Forecast for Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Milwaukee County County · Pop. 577,222

54
/100
MODERATE OVERALL RISK

Milwaukee is currently experiencing moderate overall pest risk. Most active: Ticks (85), Spiders (73), Mosquitoes (53).

Last updated: October 1, 2026 · Source: Open-Meteo Professional Weather Data

Current Weather Conditions

62.6°F
Temperature
Feels like 63.7°F
93%
Humidity
Dewpoint 60.6°F
0.012"
Rain (24h)
7-day: 0.12"
6.1 mph
Wind
Gusts 13.4 mph
64.1°F
Soil Temperature
Active pest zone
44%
Soil Moisture
Saturated
0.12"
Rain (3-day)
0.12"
Rain (7-day)

Source: Open-Meteo weather models for Milwaukee area · Updated Oct 1, 9:01 PM

30-Day Weather Summary

73.1°F
Avg High
↓ vs avg
5.67"
Total Rainfall
19 rainy days

7-Day Weather Forecast

Today
Oct 1
65°
61°
98%
0.748" rain
Fri
Oct 2
59°
48°
7%
Sat
Oct 3
61°
44°
1%
Sun
Oct 4
68°
53°
2%
Mon
Oct 5
57°
51°
Tue
Oct 6
63°
51°
Wed
Oct 7
66°
54°
5%
0.094" rain
16

All Pest Risk Scores for Milwaukee

Ticks
Steady
85
/100
SEVERE

Temps of 62.6°F are in the tick questing range.

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Spiders
Steady
73
/100
HIGH

Humidity at 93% attracts insects, drawing spiders.

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Mosquitoes
Steady
53
/100
MODERATE

Warm temps (62.6°F) support mosquito activity.

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Ants
Steady
50
/100
MODERATE

Warm conditions (62.6°F) keep ant foraging active.

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Termites
Steady
50
/100
MODERATE

Current conditions are limiting termite surface activity.

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Wasps
Steady
42
/100
MODERATE

Current temps (62.6°F) are limiting wasp activity.

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Mice & Rats
Steady
23
/100
LOW

Mild temps (62.6°F) reduce indoor rodent pressure.

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3-Day Pest Outlook for Milwaukee

Pest TodayFriSat
85 🔴90 🔴 +590 🔴 +5
73 🟠81 🔴 +881 🔴 +8
53 🟡53 🟡53 🟡
50 🟡50 🟡50 🟡
50 🟡50 🟡50 🟡
42 🟡42 🟡42 🟡
23 🟢28 🟢 +528 🟢 +5

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

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Ticks risk is SEVERE (85/100)

Professional treatment is recommended when scores are this high.

8 homeowners in Milwaukee have requested inspections

Pest Seasonality in Milwaukee

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 Mosquitoes (peak), Ticks, Wasps
Aug Mosquitoes (peak), Wasps (peak), Spiders (increase)
Sep Wasps (aggressive), Spiders, Mice (seeking warmth)
Oct ← Now Mice/Rats (peak intrusion), Spiders (indoor)
Nov Mice/Rats (indoor)
Dec Mice/Rats (indoor)

Pest Control Companies in Milwaukee

Greenix Pest Control
Milwaukee
+1 414-323-1082
The Bug Man and Queen Bee
Milwaukee
+1 262-633-3411
A Pest 2 Go Pest Management Services
Milwaukee
+1 414-334-7588
Orkin
Milwaukee
+1 414-930-7334
Pest Control and Extermination - Pest Control, Rodent Control Milwaukee WI
Milwaukee
+1 414-356-1619

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Pest FAQ for Milwaukee

What pests are active in Milwaukee right now?
Currently active pests in Milwaukee: Ticks (severe risk, score 85/100), Spiders (high risk, score 73/100), Mosquitoes (moderate risk, score 53/100), Ants (moderate risk, score 50/100), Termites (moderate risk, score 50/100), Wasps (moderate risk, score 42/100). Scores are updated every 3 hours from real-time weather data.
Early spring (March-April) is the most effective time for preventive treatment in Milwaukee. 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 Milwaukee 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.
Milwaukee 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.

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