Pest Forecast for Richland County, Wisconsin

Richland County, Wisconsin · Pop. 17,252

48
/100
MODERATE OVERALL RISK

Richland County is currently experiencing moderate overall pest risk. Most active: Ticks (85), Termites (70), Spiders (65).

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

Current Weather Conditions

66.5°F
Temperature
Feels like 67°F
87%
Humidity
Dewpoint 62.5°F
0"
Rain (24h)
7-day: 0.07"
9.3 mph
Wind
Gusts 18.1 mph
64.8°F
Soil Temperature
Active pest zone
32%
Soil Moisture
Moist
0.06"
Rain (3-day)
0.07"
Rain (7-day)

Source: Open-Meteo weather models for Richland County area · Updated Oct 1, 9:04 PM

30-Day Weather Summary

74.3°F
Avg High
↓ vs avg
6.21"
Total Rainfall
18 rainy days

7-Day Weather Forecast

Today
Oct 1
68°
53°
97%
1.87" rain
Fri
Oct 2
59°
44°
Sat
Oct 3
64°
43°
2%
Sun
Oct 4
66°
48°
5%
0.004" rain
Mon
Oct 5
62°
42°
Tue
Oct 6
64°
41°
15
Wed
Oct 7
68°
50°
5%
0.047" rain
16

All Pest Risk Scores for Richland County

Ticks
Steady
85
/100
SEVERE

Temps of 66.5°F are in the tick questing range.

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Termites
Steady
70
/100
HIGH

Warm (66.5°F) and humid (87%) soil supports termite activity.

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Spiders
Falling
65
/100
HIGH

Humidity at 87% attracts insects, drawing spiders.

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Ants
Steady
40
/100
MODERATE

Warm conditions (66.5°F) keep ant foraging active.

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Mosquitoes
Falling
38
/100
MODERATE

Warm temps (66.5°F) support mosquito activity.

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Wasps
Falling
32
/100
MODERATE

Current temps (66.5°F) are limiting wasp activity.

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Mice & Rats
Steady
5
/100
LOW

Mild temps (66.5°F) reduce indoor rodent pressure.

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3-Day Pest Outlook for Richland County

Pest TodayFriSat
Ticks
85 🔴90 🔴 +590 🔴 +5
Termites
70 🟠70 🟠70 🟠
Spiders
65 🟠73 🟠 +873 🟠 +8
Ants
40 🟡40 🟡40 🟡
Mosquitoes
38 🟡38 🟡38 🟡
Wasps
32 🟡32 🟡32 🟡
Mice & Rats
5 🟢10 🟢 +510 🟢 +5

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

Need Pest Control in Richland County?

Ticks risk is SEVERE (85/100)

Professional treatment is recommended when scores are this high.

9 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 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)

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54/100 🟡
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Pest FAQ for Richland County

What pests are active in Richland County right now?
Currently active pests in Richland County: Ticks (severe risk, score 85/100), Termites (high risk, score 70/100), Spiders (high risk, score 65/100), Ants (moderate risk, score 40/100), Mosquitoes (moderate risk, score 38/100), Wasps (moderate risk, score 32/100). 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
85/100 · severe
Mosquitoes
38/100 · moderate
Ants
40/100 · moderate
Wasps
32/100 · moderate
Spiders
65/100 · high
Mice & Rats
5/100 · low
Termites
70/100 · high

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