Pest Forecast for Washburn County, Wisconsin

Washburn County, Wisconsin · Pop. 15,911

39
/100
MODERATE OVERALL RISK

Washburn County is currently experiencing moderate overall pest risk. Most active: Wasps (78), Termites (50), Ants (40). Warm temperatures are supporting pest activity.

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

Current Weather Conditions

78.3°F
Temperature
Feels like 76.8°F
50%
Humidity
Dewpoint 58.2°F
0"
Rain (24h)
7-day: 0.02"
9.8 mph
Wind
Gusts 27.1 mph
80.1°F
Soil Temperature
Active pest zone
11%
Soil Moisture
Dry
0.01"
Rain (3-day)
0.02"
Rain (7-day)

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

30-Day Weather Summary

80.9°F
Avg High
↓ vs avg
5.08"
Total Rainfall
19 rainy days

7-Day Weather Forecast

Today
Jul 21
70°
56°
4%
16
Wed
Jul 22
74°
52°
Thu
Jul 23
84°
52°
3%
Fri
Jul 24
83°
61°
5%
Sat
Jul 25
91°
60°
25%
Sun
Jul 26
95°
65°
25%

All Pest Risk Scores for Washburn County

Wasps
Rising
78
/100
HIGH

Warm temps (78.3°F) fuel peak wasp foraging.

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Termites
Steady
50
/100
MODERATE

Current conditions are limiting termite surface activity.

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Ants
Steady
40
/100
MODERATE

Warm conditions (78.3°F) keep ant foraging active.

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Ticks
Steady
40
/100
MODERATE

Temps of 78.3°F are in the tick questing range.

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Mosquitoes
Steady
33
/100
MODERATE

Warm temps (78.3°F) support mosquito activity.

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Spiders
Rising
30
/100
MODERATE

Moderate conditions are keeping spider activity normal.

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Mice & Rats
Steady
0
/100
LOW

Mild temps (78.3°F) reduce indoor rodent pressure.

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3-Day Pest Outlook for Washburn County

Pest TodayWedThu
Wasps
78 🟠78 🟠78 🟠
Termites
50 🟡50 🟡55 🟡 +5
Ants
40 🟡40 🟡40 🟡
Ticks
40 🟡45 🟡 +545 🟡 +5
Mosquitoes
33 🟡33 🟡33 🟡
Spiders
30 🟡33 🟡 +333 🟡 +3
Mice & Rats
0 🟢5 🟢 +50 🟢

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

Need Pest Control in Washburn County?

Wasps risk is HIGH (78/100)

Professional treatment is recommended when scores are this high.

12 homeowners in Washburn County have requested inspections

Pest Seasonality in Washburn 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)

Nearby Cities

New Richmond
41/100 🟡
Eau Claire
28/100 🟢
Altoona
33/100 🟡
Hudson
26/100 🟢
Marshfield
34/100 🟡
La Crosse
50/100 🟡
Wausau
35/100 🟡
Baraboo
35/100 🟡

Pest FAQ for Washburn County

What pests are active in Washburn County right now?
Currently active pests in Washburn County: Wasps (high risk, score 78/100), Termites (moderate risk, score 50/100), Ants (moderate risk, score 40/100), Ticks (moderate risk, score 40/100), Mosquitoes (moderate risk, score 33/100), Spiders (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 Washburn 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 Washburn 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.
Washburn 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.

Washburn County Pest Forecast by Type

Ticks
40/100 · moderate
Mosquitoes
33/100 · moderate
Ants
40/100 · moderate
Wasps
78/100 · high
Spiders
30/100 · moderate
Mice & Rats
0/100 · low
Termites
50/100 · moderate

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