Pest Forecast for Polk County, Wisconsin

Polk County, Wisconsin · Pop. 44,205

54
/100
MODERATE OVERALL RISK

Polk County is currently experiencing moderate overall pest risk. Most active: Spiders (75), Wasps (68), Ticks (65). Warm temperatures are supporting pest activity.

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

Current Weather Conditions

74.6°F
Temperature
Feels like 75.8°F
63%
Humidity
Dewpoint 61.2°F
0"
Rain (24h)
7-day: 0.65"
6.3 mph
Wind
Gusts 16.1 mph
73.6°F
Soil Temperature
Active pest zone
20%
Soil Moisture
Dry
0.64"
Rain (3-day)
0.65"
Rain (7-day)

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

30-Day Weather Summary

80.2°F
Avg High
↓ vs avg
3.76"
Total Rainfall
15 rainy days

7-Day Weather Forecast

Today
Jul 21
72°
59°
3%
17
Wed
Jul 22
74°
50°
Thu
Jul 23
83°
53°
1%
Fri
Jul 24
81°
57°
4%
Sat
Jul 25
92°
59°
10%
Sun
Jul 26
96°
67°
12%

All Pest Risk Scores for Polk County

Spiders
Steady
75
/100
HIGH

Humidity at 63% attracts insects, drawing spiders.

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Wasps
Steady
68
/100
HIGH

Warm temps (74.6°F) fuel peak wasp foraging.

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Ticks
Steady
65
/100
HIGH

Temps of 74.6°F are in the tick questing range.

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Mosquitoes
Steady
58
/100
MODERATE

Warm temps (74.6°F) support mosquito activity.

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Ants
Steady
55
/100
MODERATE

Warm conditions (74.6°F) keep ant foraging active.

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Termites
Steady
55
/100
MODERATE

Current conditions are limiting termite surface activity.

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Mice & Rats
Steady
0
/100
LOW

Mild temps (74.6°F) reduce indoor rodent pressure.

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3-Day Pest Outlook for Polk County

Pest TodayWedThu
Spiders
75 🟠78 🟠 +378 🟠 +3
Wasps
68 🟠68 🟠68 🟠
Ticks
65 🟠70 🟠 +570 🟠 +5
Mosquitoes
58 🟡58 🟡66 🟠 +8
Ants
55 🟡55 🟡55 🟡
Termites
55 🟡55 🟡60 🟠 +5
Mice & Rats
0 🟢5 🟢 +50 🟢

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

Need Pest Control in Polk County?

Spiders risk is HIGH (75/100)

Professional treatment is recommended when scores are this high.

14 homeowners in Polk County have requested inspections

Pest Seasonality in Polk 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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62/100 🟠
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49/100 🟡
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Pest FAQ for Polk County

What pests are active in Polk County right now?
Currently active pests in Polk County: Spiders (high risk, score 75/100), Wasps (high risk, score 68/100), Ticks (high risk, score 65/100), Mosquitoes (moderate risk, score 58/100), Ants (moderate risk, score 55/100), Termites (moderate risk, score 55/100). Scores are updated every 3 hours from real-time weather data.
Early spring (March-April) is the most effective time for preventive treatment in Polk 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 Polk 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.
Polk 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.

Polk County Pest Forecast by Type

Ticks
65/100 · high
Mosquitoes
58/100 · moderate
Ants
55/100 · moderate
Wasps
68/100 · high
Spiders
75/100 · high
Mice & Rats
0/100 · low
Termites
55/100 · moderate

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