Pest Forecast for Dane County, Wisconsin

Dane County, Wisconsin · Pop. 561,504

45
/100
MODERATE OVERALL RISK

Dane County is currently experiencing moderate overall pest risk. Most active: Spiders (72), Ticks (70), Termites (55).

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

Current Weather Conditions

56.9°F
Temperature
Feels like 50.1°F
65%
Humidity
Dewpoint 45.2°F
0"
Rain (24h)
7-day: 0.97"
13.2 mph
Wind
Gusts 18.8 mph
55.6°F
Soil Temperature
Active pest zone
33%
Soil Moisture
Moist
0.95"
Rain (3-day)
0.97"
Rain (7-day)

Source: Open-Meteo weather models for Dane County area · Updated Oct 2, 3:01 AM

30-Day Weather Summary

72°F
Avg High
↓ vs avg
7.65"
Total Rainfall
19 rainy days

7-Day Weather Forecast

Today
Oct 2
58°
49°
1%
16
Sat
Oct 3
59°
44°
3%
Sun
Oct 4
67°
48°
2%
Mon
Oct 5
62°
42°
Tue
Oct 6
64°
42°
Wed
Oct 7
68°
49°
9%
0.165" rain

All Pest Risk Scores for Dane County

Spiders
Steady
72
/100
HIGH

Humidity at 65% attracts insects, drawing spiders.

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Ticks
Steady
70
/100
HIGH

Temps of 56.9°F are in the tick questing range.

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Termites
Steady
55
/100
MODERATE

Current conditions are limiting termite surface activity.

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Ants
Steady
45
/100
MODERATE

Warm conditions (56.9°F) keep ant foraging active.

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Wasps
Steady
40
/100
MODERATE

Current temps (56.9°F) are limiting wasp activity.

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Mosquitoes
Steady
25
/100
LOW

Cool temps (56.9°F) are limiting mosquito flights.

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Mice & Rats
Steady
10
/100
LOW

Mild temps (56.9°F) reduce indoor rodent pressure.

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3-Day Pest Outlook for Dane County

Pest TodaySatSun
Spiders
72 🟠80 🔴 +875 🟠 +3
Ticks
70 🟠75 🟠 +575 🟠 +5
Termites
55 🟡55 🟡55 🟡
Ants
45 🟡45 🟡45 🟡
Wasps
40 🟡40 🟡40 🟡
Mosquitoes
25 🟢25 🟢25 🟢
Mice & Rats
10 🟢15 🟢 +515 🟢 +5

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

Need Pest Control in Dane County?

Spiders risk is HIGH (72/100)

Professional treatment is recommended when scores are this high.

13 homeowners in Dane County have requested inspections

Pest Seasonality in Dane 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 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)

Nearby Cities

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47/100 🟡
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49/100 🟡
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51/100 🟡
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47/100 🟡
Verona
52/100 🟡
Oregon
52/100 🟡
DeForest
48/100 🟡
Cottage Grove
45/100 🟡

Pest FAQ for Dane County

What pests are active in Dane County right now?
Currently active pests in Dane County: Spiders (high risk, score 72/100), Ticks (high risk, score 70/100), Termites (moderate risk, score 55/100), Ants (moderate risk, score 45/100), Wasps (moderate risk, score 40/100). Scores are updated every 3 hours from real-time weather data.
Early spring (March-April) is the most effective time for preventive treatment in Dane 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 Dane 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.
Dane 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.

Dane County Pest Forecast by Type

Ticks
70/100 · high
Mosquitoes
25/100 · low
Ants
45/100 · moderate
Wasps
40/100 · moderate
Spiders
72/100 · high
Mice & Rats
10/100 · low
Termites
55/100 · moderate

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