Pest Forecast for Altoona, Wisconsin

Altoona, Wisconsin · Eau Claire County County · Pop. 8,000

28
/100
LOW OVERALL RISK

Altoona is currently experiencing low overall pest risk. Most active: Spiders (53), Ticks (50).

Last updated: October 2, 2026 · Source: Open-Meteo Professional Weather Data

Current Weather Conditions

51.9°F
Temperature
Feels like 46.9°F
58%
Humidity
Dewpoint 37.6°F
0"
Rain (24h)
7-day: 0.05"
5.1 mph
Wind
Gusts 15.4 mph
51.7°F
Soil Temperature
Active pest zone
11%
Soil Moisture
Dry
0.04"
Rain (3-day)
0.05"
Rain (7-day)

Source: Open-Meteo weather models for Altoona area · Updated Oct 2, 3:02 AM

30-Day Weather Summary

72.3°F
Avg High
↓ vs avg
4.18"
Total Rainfall
16 rainy days

7-Day Weather Forecast

Today
Oct 2
61°
41°
2%
Sat
Oct 3
63°
44°
22%
0.008" rain
16
Sun
Oct 4
65°
48°
22%
Mon
Oct 5
63°
41°
Tue
Oct 6
68°
46°
1%
17
Wed
Oct 7
70°
53°
3%
0.024" rain

All Pest Risk Scores for Altoona

Spiders
Steady
53
/100
MODERATE

Moderate conditions are keeping spider activity normal.

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Ticks
Steady
50
/100
MODERATE

Temps of 51.9°F are in the tick questing range.

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Wasps
Steady
28
/100
LOW

Current temps (51.9°F) are limiting wasp activity.

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Mice & Rats
Steady
25
/100
LOW

Cold temps (51.9°F) are pushing rodents indoors.

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Termites
Steady
20
/100
LOW

Current conditions are limiting termite surface activity.

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Mosquitoes
Steady
18
/100
LOW

Cool temps (51.9°F) are limiting mosquito flights.

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Ants
Steady
5
/100
LOW

Cool temps are reducing ant foraging activity.

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3-Day Pest Outlook for Altoona

Pest TodaySatSun
53 🟡61 🟠 +856 🟡 +3
50 🟡55 🟡 +555 🟡 +5
28 🟢28 🟢28 🟢
25 🟢30 🟡 +530 🟡 +5
20 🟢20 🟢20 🟢
18 🟢18 🟢18 🟢
5 🟢5 🟢5 🟢

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

Need Pest Control in Altoona?

Spiders risk is MODERATE (53/100)

Preventive treatment now can avoid costly infestations later.

9 homeowners in Altoona have requested inspections

Pest Seasonality in Altoona

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 Mosquitoes (peak), Ticks, Wasps
Aug Mosquitoes (peak), Wasps (peak), Spiders (increase)
Sep Wasps (aggressive), Spiders, Mice (seeking warmth)
Oct ← Now Mice/Rats (peak intrusion), Spiders (indoor)
Nov Mice/Rats (indoor)
Dec Mice/Rats (indoor)

Pest Control Companies in Altoona

Prompt Action Bat & Pest Control
Altoona
+1 715-838-0805
Matt's Landscaping
Altoona
+1 715-559-4488
Premium Lawn Service LLC
Altoona
+1 715-514-1409

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Pest FAQ for Altoona

What pests are active in Altoona right now?
Currently active pests in Altoona: Spiders (moderate risk, score 53/100), Ticks (moderate risk, score 50/100). Scores are updated every 3 hours from real-time weather data.
Early spring (March-April) is the most effective time for preventive treatment in Altoona. 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 Altoona 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.
Altoona 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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