Tick Risk in Rusk County, Wisconsin

Rusk County, Wisconsin · WI

25
/100
LOW RISK Falling

Tick risk in Rusk County, Wisconsin is currently rated low with a score of 25 out of 100. This is because humidity is elevated. Conditions may change as weather patterns shift.

· Source: Open-Meteo professional weather data

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Tick Risk Summary for Rusk County

Tick risk in Rusk County, Wisconsin is currently rated low with a score of 25 out of 100. This is because humidity is elevated. Conditions may change as weather patterns shift.

Score: 25/100 Level: LOW Trend: falling Live data · Oct 2

Why Tick Risk Is Low in Rusk County

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Current Weather Conditions

Temp
44°F
H:57.6° L:39°
Humidity
72%
Rain 24h
0"
Wind
5.9 mph

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

3-Day Forecast

3-Day Tick Outlook

Today
55°/36°F
None
LOW 28
Tomorrow
58°/39°F
20% chance
LOW 15
Day 3
61°/42°F
10% chance
LOW 10

How to Reduce Tick Risk Around Your Rusk 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 Rusk County favor ticks activity. Professional treatment is most effective when applied early.

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Tick FAQ for Rusk County

What is the current tick risk level in Rusk County?
The current tick risk in Rusk County is low with a score of 25/100. This is calculated from local temperature, humidity, and recent rainfall data.
Ticks in Rusk 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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Tick risk is LOW in Rusk County — great time for preventive treatment

Score: 25/100 · Based on live weather data

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