Pest Forecast for Watertown, Wisconsin

Watertown, Wisconsin · Jefferson County County · Pop. 24,000

57
/100
MODERATE OVERALL RISK

Watertown is currently experiencing moderate overall pest risk. Most active: Ticks (85), Mosquitoes (75), Spiders (73).

Last updated: June 6, 2026 · Source: Open-Meteo Professional Weather Data

Current Weather Conditions

69.8°F
Temperature
Feels like 75.9°F
95%
Humidity
Dewpoint 68.3°F
0.004"
Rain (24h)
7-day: 0"
2.3 mph
Wind
Gusts 10.7 mph
69.4°F
Soil Temperature
Active pest zone
36%
Soil Moisture
Saturated
0"
Rain (3-day)
0"
Rain (7-day)

Source: Open-Meteo weather models for Watertown area · Updated Jun 5, 7:02 PM

30-Day Weather Summary

70.2°F
Avg High
↓ vs avg
1.89"
Total Rainfall
8 rainy days

7-Day Weather Forecast

Today
Jun 6
81°
64°
27%
0.435" rain
Sun
Jun 7
76°
60°
5%
Mon
Jun 8
70°
63°
80%
0.13" rain
Tue
Jun 9
80°
65°
60%
0.008" rain
Wed
Jun 10
88°
67°
18%
1.331" rain
19
Thu
Jun 11
88°
73°
23%
16

All Pest Risk Scores for Watertown

Ticks
Steady
85
/100
SEVERE

Temps of 69.8°F are in the tick questing range.

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Mosquitoes
Steady
75
/100
HIGH

Warm temps (69.8°F) support mosquito activity.

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Spiders
Steady
73
/100
HIGH

Humidity at 95% attracts insects, drawing spiders.

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Termites
Steady
70
/100
HIGH

Warm (69.8°F) and humid (95%) soil supports termite activity.

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Ants
Steady
50
/100
MODERATE

Warm conditions (69.8°F) keep ant foraging active.

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Wasps
Steady
42
/100
MODERATE

Current temps (69.8°F) are limiting wasp activity.

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Mice & Rats
Steady
5
/100
LOW

Mild temps (69.8°F) reduce indoor rodent pressure.

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3-Day Pest Outlook for Watertown

Pest TodaySunMon
85 🔴90 🔴 +590 🔴 +5
75 🟠75 🟠75 🟠
73 🟠76 🟠 +376 🟠 +3
70 🟠75 🟠 +575 🟠 +5
50 🟡50 🟡50 🟡
42 🟡42 🟡42 🟡
5 🟢0 🟢 -50 🟢 -5

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

Need Pest Control in Watertown?

Ticks risk is SEVERE (85/100)

Professional treatment is recommended when scores are this high.

10 homeowners in Watertown have requested inspections

Pest Seasonality in Watertown

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 ← Now 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 Mice/Rats (peak intrusion), Spiders (indoor)
Nov Mice/Rats (indoor)
Dec Mice/Rats (indoor)

Pest Control Companies in Watertown

PIP Pest Control
Mukwonago · 10+ years

Family-owned. Locally operated. PIP delivers science-backed pest prevention and elimination across all of Waukesha County — because the best pest problem is one that never starts. PIP stands for Preventative Insect Provisions — and that name is intentional. My approach focuses on prevention over reaction. Instead of waiting for an infestation and then charging you to fix it, I build treatment plans designed to stop pest problems before they start. That means thorough inspections, targeted applications at the right times of year, exclusion recommendations, and ongoing monitoring — not just a quarterly spray.

(262) 893-5271

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Pest FAQ for Watertown

What pests are active in Watertown right now?
Currently active pests in Watertown: Ticks (severe risk, score 85/100), Mosquitoes (high risk, score 75/100), Spiders (high risk, score 73/100), Termites (high risk, score 70/100), Ants (moderate risk, score 50/100), Wasps (moderate risk, score 42/100). Scores are updated every 3 hours from real-time weather data.
Early spring (March-April) is the most effective time for preventive treatment in Watertown. 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 Watertown 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.
Watertown 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.

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