Pest Forecast for Columbia County, Wisconsin

Columbia County, Wisconsin · Pop. 57,532

52
/100
MODERATE OVERALL RISK

Columbia County is currently experiencing moderate overall pest risk. Most active: Mosquitoes (73), Wasps (68), Ants (55). Warm temperatures are supporting pest activity.

Last updated: August 4, 2026 · Source: Open-Meteo Professional Weather Data

Current Weather Conditions

76.5°F
Temperature
Feels like 77.6°F
57%
Humidity
Dewpoint 60.2°F
0"
Rain (24h)
7-day: 2.05"
5.7 mph
Wind
Gusts 10.1 mph
75.4°F
Soil Temperature
Active pest zone
14%
Soil Moisture
Dry
1.5"
Rain (3-day)
2.05"
Rain (7-day)

Source: Open-Meteo weather models for Columbia County area · Updated Aug 4, 12:03 AM

30-Day Weather Summary

82.8°F
Avg High
↓ vs avg
2.38"
Total Rainfall
12 rainy days

7-Day Weather Forecast

Today
Aug 4
81°
64°
37%
Wed
Aug 5
79°
64°
40%
0.105" rain
Thu
Aug 6
78°
60°
29%
Fri
Aug 7
84°
64°
2%
Sat
Aug 8
83°
63°
20%
Sun
Aug 9
85°
71°
22%

All Pest Risk Scores for Columbia County

Mosquitoes
Steady
73
/100
HIGH

Warm temps (76.5°F) support mosquito activity.

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Wasps
Steady
68
/100
HIGH

Warm temps (76.5°F) fuel peak wasp foraging.

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Ants
Steady
55
/100
MODERATE

Warm conditions (76.5°F) keep ant foraging active.

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Spiders
Steady
55
/100
MODERATE

Moderate conditions are keeping spider activity normal.

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Termites
Steady
55
/100
MODERATE

Current conditions are limiting termite surface activity.

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Ticks
Steady
50
/100
MODERATE

Temps of 76.5°F are in the tick questing range.

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Mice & Rats
Steady
10
/100
LOW

Mild temps (76.5°F) reduce indoor rodent pressure.

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3-Day Pest Outlook for Columbia County

Pest TodayWedThu
Mosquitoes
73 🟠81 🔴 +881 🔴 +8
Wasps
68 🟠73 🟠 +568 🟠
Ants
55 🟡60 🟠 +555 🟡
Spiders
55 🟡58 🟡 +358 🟡 +3
Termites
55 🟡60 🟠 +560 🟠 +5
Ticks
50 🟡55 🟡 +555 🟡 +5
Mice & Rats
10 🟢2 🟢 -82 🟢 -8

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

Need Pest Control in Columbia County?

Mosquitoes risk is HIGH (73/100)

Professional treatment is recommended when scores are this high.

9 homeowners in Columbia County have requested inspections

Pest Seasonality in Columbia County

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 ← Now 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)

Nearby Cities

DeForest
54/100 🟡
Waunakee
57/100 🟡
Sun Prairie
54/100 🟡
Madison
58/100 🟡
Baraboo
53/100 🟡
Middleton
57/100 🟡
Cottage Grove
54/100 🟡
Verona
54/100 🟡

Pest FAQ for Columbia County

What pests are active in Columbia County right now?
Currently active pests in Columbia County: Mosquitoes (high risk, score 73/100), Wasps (high risk, score 68/100), Ants (moderate risk, score 55/100), Spiders (moderate risk, score 55/100), Termites (moderate risk, score 55/100), 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 Columbia County. 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 Columbia County 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.
Columbia County 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.

Columbia County Pest Forecast by Type

Ticks
50/100 · moderate
Mosquitoes
73/100 · high
Ants
55/100 · moderate
Wasps
68/100 · high
Spiders
55/100 · moderate
Mice & Rats
10/100 · low
Termites
55/100 · moderate

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