Pest Forecast for Vernon County, Wisconsin

Vernon County, Wisconsin · Pop. 30,822

36
/100
MODERATE OVERALL RISK

Vernon County is currently experiencing moderate overall pest risk. Most active: Ticks (60), Spiders (55), Termites (50).

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

Current Weather Conditions

64°F
Temperature
Feels like 59.9°F
67%
Humidity
Dewpoint 52.8°F
0"
Rain (24h)
7-day: 0.11"
11.6 mph
Wind
Gusts 20.8 mph
61.2°F
Soil Temperature
Active pest zone
31%
Soil Moisture
Moist
0.09"
Rain (3-day)
0.11"
Rain (7-day)

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

30-Day Weather Summary

72.9°F
Avg High
↓ vs avg
7.53"
Total Rainfall
19 rainy days

7-Day Weather Forecast

Today
Oct 1
68°
52°
92%
0.28" rain
Fri
Oct 2
58°
44°
1%
Sat
Oct 3
64°
42°
4%
0.004" rain
Sun
Oct 4
64°
48°
5%
0.004" rain
Mon
Oct 5
62°
42°
Tue
Oct 6
64°
41°
1%
0.051" rain
17
Wed
Oct 7
66°
49°
6%
0.161" rain
16

All Pest Risk Scores for Vernon County

Ticks
Steady
60
/100
HIGH

Temps of 64°F are in the tick questing range.

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Spiders
Steady
55
/100
MODERATE

Humidity at 67% attracts insects, drawing spiders.

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Termites
Steady
50
/100
MODERATE

Current conditions are limiting termite surface activity.

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Wasps
Steady
35
/100
MODERATE

Current temps (64°F) are limiting wasp activity.

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Ants
Steady
30
/100
MODERATE

Warm conditions (64°F) keep ant foraging active.

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Mice & Rats
Steady
10
/100
LOW

Mild temps (64°F) reduce indoor rodent pressure.

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Mosquitoes
Steady
10
/100
LOW

Warm temps (64°F) support mosquito activity.

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3-Day Pest Outlook for Vernon County

Pest TodayFriSat
Ticks
60 🟠65 🟠 +565 🟠 +5
Spiders
55 🟡63 🟠 +863 🟠 +8
Termites
50 🟡50 🟡50 🟡
Wasps
35 🟡35 🟡35 🟡
Ants
30 🟡30 🟡30 🟡
Mice & Rats
10 🟢15 🟢 +515 🟢 +5
Mosquitoes
10 🟢10 🟢10 🟢

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

Need Pest Control in Vernon County?

Ticks risk is HIGH (60/100)

Professional treatment is recommended when scores are this high.

8 homeowners in Vernon County have requested inspections

Pest Seasonality in Vernon 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)

Nearby Cities

La Crosse
36/100 🟡
Baraboo
52/100 🟡
Marshfield
32/100 🟡
Altoona
29/100 🟢
Middleton
52/100 🟡
Verona
50/100 🟡
Waunakee
51/100 🟡
Eau Claire
30/100 🟡

Pest FAQ for Vernon County

What pests are active in Vernon County right now?
Currently active pests in Vernon County: Ticks (high risk, score 60/100), Spiders (moderate risk, score 55/100), Termites (moderate risk, score 50/100), Wasps (moderate risk, score 35/100), Ants (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 Vernon 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 Vernon 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.
Vernon 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.

Vernon County Pest Forecast by Type

Ticks
60/100 · high
Mosquitoes
10/100 · low
Ants
30/100 · moderate
Wasps
35/100 · moderate
Spiders
55/100 · moderate
Mice & Rats
10/100 · low
Termites
50/100 · moderate

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