Pest Forecast for Sawyer County, Wisconsin

Sawyer County, Wisconsin · Pop. 16,557

30
/100
MODERATE OVERALL RISK

Sawyer County is currently experiencing moderate overall pest risk. Most active: Ticks (50), Wasps (40), Ants (30).

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

Current Weather Conditions

61.1°F
Temperature
Feels like 54.6°F
41%
Humidity
Dewpoint 37.2°F
0"
Rain (24h)
7-day: 0.24"
8.4 mph
Wind
Gusts 18.3 mph
61.3°F
Soil Temperature
Active pest zone
18%
Soil Moisture
Dry
0.24"
Rain (3-day)
0.24"
Rain (7-day)

Source: Open-Meteo weather models for Sawyer County area · Updated Oct 1, 9:03 PM

30-Day Weather Summary

70.8°F
Avg High
↓ vs avg
2.89"
Total Rainfall
13 rainy days

7-Day Weather Forecast

Today
Oct 1
62°
48°
8%
Fri
Oct 2
57°
42°
1%
Sat
Oct 3
63°
43°
31%
0.008" rain
15
Sun
Oct 4
63°
43°
31%
Mon
Oct 5
61°
37°
1%
Tue
Oct 6
63°
45°
1%
Wed
Oct 7
65°
48°
5%
0.012" rain
15

All Pest Risk Scores for Sawyer County

Ticks
Steady
50
/100
MODERATE

Temps of 61.1°F are in the tick questing range.

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Wasps
Steady
40
/100
MODERATE

Current temps (61.1°F) are limiting wasp activity.

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Ants
Steady
30
/100
MODERATE

Warm conditions (61.1°F) keep ant foraging active.

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Spiders
Steady
30
/100
MODERATE

Moderate conditions are keeping spider activity normal.

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Termites
Steady
30
/100
MODERATE

Current conditions are limiting termite surface activity.

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Mosquitoes
Steady
18
/100
LOW

Warm temps (61.1°F) support mosquito activity.

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Mice & Rats
Steady
10
/100
LOW

Mild temps (61.1°F) reduce indoor rodent pressure.

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3-Day Pest Outlook for Sawyer County

Pest TodayFriSat
Ticks
50 🟡55 🟡 +555 🟡 +5
Wasps
40 🟡40 🟡40 🟡
Ants
30 🟡20 🟢 -1030 🟡
Spiders
30 🟡35 🟡 +538 🟡 +8
Termites
30 🟡20 🟢 -1030 🟡
Mosquitoes
18 🟢3 🟢 -1518 🟢
Mice & Rats
10 🟢15 🟢 +515 🟢 +5

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

Need Pest Control in Sawyer County?

Ticks risk is MODERATE (50/100)

Preventive treatment now can avoid costly infestations later.

12 homeowners in Sawyer County have requested inspections

Pest Seasonality in Sawyer 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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30/100 🟡
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32/100 🟡
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29/100 🟢
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30/100 🟡
Hudson
35/100 🟡
La Crosse
36/100 🟡
Baraboo
52/100 🟡

Pest FAQ for Sawyer County

What pests are active in Sawyer County right now?
Currently active pests in Sawyer County: Ticks (moderate risk, score 50/100), Wasps (moderate risk, score 40/100), Ants (moderate risk, score 30/100), Spiders (moderate risk, score 30/100), Termites (moderate risk, score 30/100). Scores are updated every 3 hours from real-time weather data.
Early spring (March-April) is the most effective time for preventive treatment in Sawyer 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 Sawyer 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.
Sawyer 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.

Sawyer County Pest Forecast by Type

Ticks
50/100 · moderate
Mosquitoes
18/100 · low
Ants
30/100 · moderate
Wasps
40/100 · moderate
Spiders
30/100 · moderate
Mice & Rats
10/100 · low
Termites
30/100 · moderate

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