Tick Risk in Dane County This Week

Dane County, Wisconsin · WI

75
/100
HIGH RISK Steady

Tick risk in Dane County, Wisconsin is this week rated high with a score of 75 out of 100. This is because temperatures are in the prime activity range and humidity is elevated. Homeowners should consider taking preventive action or scheduling a professional inspection.

· Source: Open-Meteo professional weather data

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Tick Risk Summary for Dane County

Tick risk in Dane County, Wisconsin is this week rated high with a score of 75 out of 100. This is because temperatures are in the prime activity range and humidity is elevated. Homeowners should consider taking preventive action or scheduling a professional inspection.

Score: 75/100 Level: HIGH Trend: steady Data: 2026-06-05 20:14:58

Why Tick Risk Is High in Dane County

Temperatures are in the prime activity range
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Elevated humidity supports pest survival
High dewpoint maintaining moist conditions

Current Weather Conditions

Temp
72.4°F
H:75° L:64°
Humidity
91%
Rain 24h
0"
Wind
6.8 mph

Source: Open-Meteo professional weather data for Dane County area

3-Day Forecast

3-Day Tick Outlook

Today
72°/61°F
None
HIGH 78
Tomorrow
75°/64°F
20% chance
HIGH 65
Day 3
78°/67°F
10% chance
HIGH 60

How to Reduce Tick Risk Around Your Dane County Home

  • Keep grass mowed short, especially along edges and borders
  • Remove leaf litter and brush piles from your yard
  • Create a 3-foot gravel barrier between lawn and wooded areas
  • Apply EPA-registered tick treatment to your yard during peak season
  • Check yourself, children, and pets after spending time outdoors
  • Wear light-colored clothing and tuck pants into socks in tick-prone areas
  • Consider professional perimeter treatment during high-risk periods

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Current conditions in Dane County favor ticks activity. Professional treatment is most effective when applied early.

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Tick Forecasts Near Dane County

Madison
75
Fitchburg
85
Middleton
85
Verona
30
Waunakee
30
Oregon
45

Other Pests in Dane County

Mosquitoes
Moderate risk · Score: 53/100
Ants
Moderate risk · Score: 50/100
Wasps
High risk · Score: 60/100
Spiders
High risk · Score: 63/100
Mice & Rats
Low risk · Score: 5/100
Termites
High risk · Score: 60/100
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Tick FAQ for Dane County

What is the current tick risk level in Dane County?
The current tick risk in Dane County is high with a score of 75/100. This is calculated from local temperature, humidity, and recent rainfall data.
Ticks in Dane County are most active when temperatures are between 45-80°F with high humidity. Spring and early summer typically see peak activity, especially after rainfall.
Keep grass short, remove leaf litter, create gravel barriers between lawn and wooded areas, treat with appropriate products during peak activity periods, and check yourself and pets after outdoor activity.
Yes. Rain increases ground moisture and humidity, which ticks need to survive. After rainfall, ticks become more active as they move to vegetation tips seeking hosts.

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Score: 75/100 · Based on live weather data

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