Mice & Rats in Wisconsin

Weather-driven mice & rats risk forecasts for Wisconsin cities and counties.

Mice and rats are among the most common fall and winter pests in Wisconsin. Our rodent forecasts predict when dropping temperatures and rain will push mice into homes, garages, and outbuildings seeking shelter.

Seasonal Pattern

Rodent pressure in Wisconsin increases sharply from September through November as temperatures drop. Mice seek indoor shelter before the first hard freeze. A second peak occurs during mid-winter cold snaps. Spring activity focuses on outdoor foraging and breeding.

Weather Influence

The primary driver of indoor mouse entry is cold weather — temperatures below 55°F trigger strong shelter-seeking behavior. Rain compounds this by making outdoor conditions uncomfortable. Forecast freezing nights are the strongest predictor of new indoor rodent activity.

Current Mice & Rats Risk by Location

Location County Score Risk Level
Kenosha 15 LOW View →
Grafton 15 LOW View →
Milwaukee 10 LOW View →
Madison 10 LOW View →
Green Bay 10 LOW View →
Racine 10 LOW View →
Appleton 10 LOW View →
Waukesha 10 LOW View →
Janesville 10 LOW View →
Sheboygan 10 LOW View →
Brookfield 10 LOW View →
New Berlin 10 LOW View →
Menomonee Falls 10 LOW View →
Franklin 10 LOW View →
Oak Creek 10 LOW View →
Muskego 10 LOW View →
Mequon 10 LOW View →
Germantown 10 LOW View →
West Allis 10 LOW View →
Fitchburg 10 LOW View →
Sun Prairie 10 LOW View →
Middleton 10 LOW View →
Verona 10 LOW View →
Waunakee 10 LOW View →
Menasha 10 LOW View →
Kaukauna 10 LOW View →
Mukwonago 10 LOW View →
Oconomowoc 10 LOW View →
Delafield 10 LOW View →
Hartland 10 LOW View →
Pewaukee 10 LOW View →
Whitefish Bay 10 LOW View →
Fox Point 10 LOW View →
River Hills 10 LOW View →
Merton 10 LOW View →
Cedarburg 10 LOW View →
Sussex 10 LOW View →
Elm Grove 10 LOW View →
Caledonia 10 LOW View →
Mount Pleasant 10 LOW View →
Pleasant Prairie 10 LOW View →
Cottage Grove 10 LOW View →
DeForest 10 LOW View →
Stoughton 10 LOW View →
Oregon 10 LOW View →
Lake Geneva 10 LOW View →
Watertown 10 LOW View →
Fort Atkinson 10 LOW View →
Beloit 10 LOW View →
Hudson 10 LOW View →
Baraboo 10 LOW View →
Oshkosh 0 LOW View →
Eau Claire 0 LOW View →
La Crosse 0 LOW View →
Wausau 0 LOW View →
Neenah 0 LOW View →
Altoona 0 LOW View →
New Richmond 0 LOW View →
Marshfield 0 LOW View →

How We Calculate Risk Scores

Our scoring engine analyzes real-time weather data including temperature, humidity, rainfall, soil conditions, and wind. Each pest has a unique model calibrated to its behavioral patterns. Scores update every 3 hours. Learn more about our methodology

Mice & Rats FAQ

What is the mice & rats risk in Wisconsin right now?
Mouse risk varies by location based on current weather conditions. Use the table below to see scores for specific cities. Risk levels range from Low (0-29) to Severe (80-100).
Rodent pressure in Wisconsin increases sharply from September through November as temperatures drop. Mice seek indoor shelter before the first hard freeze. A second peak occurs during mid-winter cold snaps. Spring activity focuses on outdoor foraging and breeding.
The primary driver of indoor mouse entry is cold weather — temperatures below 55°F trigger strong shelter-seeking behavior. Rain compounds this by making outdoor conditions uncomfortable. Forecast freezing nights are the strongest predictor of new indoor rodent activity.

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