Pest Forecast for Rusk County, Wisconsin

Rusk County, Wisconsin · Pop. 14,178

48
/100
MODERATE OVERALL RISK

Rusk County is currently experiencing moderate overall pest risk. Most active: Wasps (68), Spiders (63), Mosquitoes (58). Warm temperatures are supporting pest activity.

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

Current Weather Conditions

72.7°F
Temperature
Feels like 73°F
65%
Humidity
Dewpoint 60.3°F
0"
Rain (24h)
7-day: 0.85"
7.5 mph
Wind
Gusts 15.9 mph
70°F
Soil Temperature
Active pest zone
16%
Soil Moisture
Dry
0.09"
Rain (3-day)
0.85"
Rain (7-day)

Source: Open-Meteo weather models for Rusk County area · Updated Jul 21, 3:06 AM

30-Day Weather Summary

81°F
Avg High
↓ vs avg
3.64"
Total Rainfall
17 rainy days

7-Day Weather Forecast

Today
Jul 21
70°
58°
3%
0.009" rain
16
Wed
Jul 22
71°
54°
Thu
Jul 23
76°
50°
1%
0.004" rain
Fri
Jul 24
80°
57°
4%
Sat
Jul 25
79°
57°
13%
Sun
Jul 26
94°
66°
12%
0.035" rain

All Pest Risk Scores for Rusk County

Wasps
Rising
68
/100
HIGH

Warm temps (72.7°F) fuel peak wasp foraging.

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Spiders
Rising
63
/100
HIGH

Humidity at 65% attracts insects, drawing spiders.

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Mosquitoes
Rising
58
/100
MODERATE

Warm temps (72.7°F) support mosquito activity.

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Termites
Steady
55
/100
MODERATE

Current conditions are limiting termite surface activity.

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Ticks
Rising
55
/100
MODERATE

Temps of 72.7°F are in the tick questing range.

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Ants
Steady
40
/100
MODERATE

Warm conditions (72.7°F) keep ant foraging active.

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Mice & Rats
Steady
0
/100
LOW

Mild temps (72.7°F) reduce indoor rodent pressure.

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3-Day Pest Outlook for Rusk County

Pest TodayWedThu
Wasps
68 🟠68 🟠68 🟠
Spiders
63 🟠66 🟠 +366 🟠 +3
Mosquitoes
58 🟡58 🟡58 🟡
Termites
55 🟡55 🟡55 🟡
Ticks
55 🟡60 🟠 +560 🟠 +5
Ants
40 🟡40 🟡40 🟡
Mice & Rats
0 🟢5 🟢 +55 🟢 +5

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

Need Pest Control in Rusk County?

Wasps risk is HIGH (68/100)

Professional treatment is recommended when scores are this high.

9 homeowners in Rusk County have requested inspections

Pest Seasonality in Rusk 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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56/100 🟡
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44/100 🟡
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62/100 🟠
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43/100 🟡
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43/100 🟡

Pest FAQ for Rusk County

What pests are active in Rusk County right now?
Currently active pests in Rusk County: Wasps (high risk, score 68/100), Spiders (high risk, score 63/100), Mosquitoes (moderate risk, score 58/100), Termites (moderate risk, score 55/100), Ticks (moderate risk, score 55/100), Ants (moderate risk, score 40/100). Scores are updated every 3 hours from real-time weather data.
Early spring (March-April) is the most effective time for preventive treatment in Rusk 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 Rusk 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.
Rusk 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.

Rusk County Pest Forecast by Type

Ticks
55/100 · moderate
Mosquitoes
58/100 · moderate
Ants
40/100 · moderate
Wasps
68/100 · high
Spiders
63/100 · high
Mice & Rats
0/100 · low
Termites
55/100 · moderate

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