Pest Forecast for Monroe County, Wisconsin

Monroe County, Wisconsin · Pop. 46,253

55
/100
MODERATE OVERALL RISK

Monroe County is currently experiencing moderate overall pest risk. Most active: Ticks (80), Mosquitoes (70), Ants (65). Warm temperatures are supporting pest activity.

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

Current Weather Conditions

74.7°F
Temperature
Feels like 76.8°F
79%
Humidity
Dewpoint 67.8°F
0"
Rain (24h)
7-day: 1.22"
11.2 mph
Wind
Gusts 23.5 mph
74.8°F
Soil Temperature
Active pest zone
13%
Soil Moisture
Dry
0.96"
Rain (3-day)
1.22"
Rain (7-day)

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

30-Day Weather Summary

83.2°F
Avg High
↓ vs avg
5.08"
Total Rainfall
19 rainy days

7-Day Weather Forecast

Today
Jul 21
74°
61°
2%
16
Wed
Jul 22
69°
53°
Thu
Jul 23
75°
52°
1%
Fri
Jul 24
77°
56°
2%
Sat
Jul 25
80°
57°
15%
Sun
Jul 26
91°
67°
15%
0.028" rain

All Pest Risk Scores for Monroe County

Ticks
Steady
80
/100
SEVERE

Temps of 74.7°F are in the tick questing range.

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Mosquitoes
Steady
70
/100
HIGH

Warm temps (74.7°F) support mosquito activity.

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Ants
Steady
65
/100
HIGH

Warm conditions (74.7°F) keep ant foraging active.

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Spiders
Steady
62
/100
HIGH

Humidity at 79% attracts insects, drawing spiders.

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Termites
Steady
50
/100
MODERATE

Warm (74.7°F) and humid (79%) soil supports termite activity.

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Wasps
Steady
45
/100
MODERATE

Warm temps (74.7°F) fuel peak wasp foraging.

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Mice & Rats
Steady
15
/100
LOW

Mild temps (74.7°F) reduce indoor rodent pressure.

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3-Day Pest Outlook for Monroe County

Pest TodayWedThu
Ticks
80 🔴85 🔴 +585 🔴 +5
Mosquitoes
70 🟠70 🟠70 🟠
Ants
65 🟠65 🟠65 🟠
Spiders
62 🟠65 🟠 +365 🟠 +3
Termites
50 🟡50 🟡50 🟡
Wasps
45 🟡45 🟡45 🟡
Mice & Rats
15 🟢20 🟢 +520 🟢 +5

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

Need Pest Control in Monroe County?

Ticks risk is SEVERE (80/100)

Professional treatment is recommended when scores are this high.

12 homeowners in Monroe County have requested inspections

Pest Seasonality in Monroe 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

La Crosse
62/100 🟠
Marshfield
49/100 🟡
Baraboo
43/100 🟡
Altoona
46/100 🟡
Eau Claire
46/100 🟡
Waunakee
45/100 🟡
Middleton
44/100 🟡
Wausau
44/100 🟡

Pest FAQ for Monroe County

What pests are active in Monroe County right now?
Currently active pests in Monroe County: Ticks (severe risk, score 80/100), Mosquitoes (high risk, score 70/100), Ants (high risk, score 65/100), Spiders (high risk, score 62/100), Termites (moderate risk, score 50/100), Wasps (moderate risk, score 45/100). Scores are updated every 3 hours from real-time weather data.
Early spring (March-April) is the most effective time for preventive treatment in Monroe 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 Monroe 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.
Monroe 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.

Monroe County Pest Forecast by Type

Ticks
80/100 · severe
Mosquitoes
70/100 · high
Ants
65/100 · high
Wasps
45/100 · moderate
Spiders
62/100 · high
Mice & Rats
15/100 · low
Termites
50/100 · moderate

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