Pest Forecast for Richland County, Wisconsin

Richland County, Wisconsin · Pop. 17,252

52
/100
MODERATE OVERALL RISK

Richland County is currently experiencing moderate overall pest risk. Most active: Ants (65), Ticks (65), Spiders (62). Warm temperatures are supporting pest activity.

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

Current Weather Conditions

79.6°F
Temperature
Feels like 83.1°F
77%
Humidity
Dewpoint 71.8°F
0"
Rain (24h)
7-day: 0.56"
13.2 mph
Wind
Gusts 22.4 mph
77.8°F
Soil Temperature
Active pest zone
22%
Soil Moisture
Dry
0.53"
Rain (3-day)
0.56"
Rain (7-day)

Source: Open-Meteo weather models for Richland County area · Updated Jul 21, 12:06 AM

30-Day Weather Summary

82.5°F
Avg High
↓ vs avg
5.45"
Total Rainfall
16 rainy days

7-Day Weather Forecast

Today
Jul 21
78°
63°
2%
18
Wed
Jul 22
70°
54°
Thu
Jul 23
75°
51°
Fri
Jul 24
77°
57°
2%
Sat
Jul 25
81°
57°
1%
Sun
Jul 26
87°
66°
6%
0.02" rain

All Pest Risk Scores for Richland County

Ants
Rising
65
/100
HIGH

Warm conditions (79.6°F) keep ant foraging active.

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Ticks
Rising
65
/100
HIGH

Temps of 79.6°F are in the tick questing range.

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Spiders
Rising
62
/100
HIGH

Humidity at 77% attracts insects, drawing spiders.

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Mosquitoes
Rising
60
/100
HIGH

Warm temps (79.6°F) support mosquito activity.

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Termites
Steady
60
/100
HIGH

Warm (79.6°F) and humid (77%) soil supports termite activity.

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Wasps
Steady
45
/100
MODERATE

Warm temps (79.6°F) fuel peak wasp foraging.

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Mice & Rats
Steady
5
/100
LOW

Mild temps (79.6°F) reduce indoor rodent pressure.

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3-Day Pest Outlook for Richland County

Pest TodayWedThu
Ants
65 🟠65 🟠65 🟠
Ticks
65 🟠70 🟠 +570 🟠 +5
Spiders
62 🟠65 🟠 +365 🟠 +3
Mosquitoes
60 🟠60 🟠60 🟠
Termites
60 🟠60 🟠60 🟠
Wasps
45 🟡45 🟡45 🟡
Mice & Rats
5 🟢10 🟢 +510 🟢 +5

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

Need Pest Control in Richland County?

Ants risk is HIGH (65/100)

Professional treatment is recommended when scores are this high.

14 homeowners in Richland County have requested inspections

Pest Seasonality in Richland 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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Pest FAQ for Richland County

What pests are active in Richland County right now?
Currently active pests in Richland County: Ants (high risk, score 65/100), Ticks (high risk, score 65/100), Spiders (high risk, score 62/100), Mosquitoes (high risk, score 60/100), Termites (high risk, score 60/100), 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 Richland 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 Richland 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.
Richland 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.

Richland County Pest Forecast by Type

Ticks
65/100 · high
Mosquitoes
60/100 · high
Ants
65/100 · high
Wasps
45/100 · moderate
Spiders
62/100 · high
Mice & Rats
5/100 · low
Termites
60/100 · high

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