Pest Forecast for Dane County, Wisconsin

Dane County, Wisconsin · Pop. 561,504

52
/100
MODERATE OVERALL RISK

Dane County is currently experiencing moderate overall pest risk. Most active: Ticks (75), Spiders (63), Termites (60). Warm temperatures are supporting pest activity.

Last updated: June 5, 2026 · Source: Open-Meteo Professional Weather Data

Current Weather Conditions

72.4°F
Temperature
Feels like 77.9°F
91%
Humidity
Dewpoint 69.7°F
0"
Rain (24h)
7-day: 0"
6.8 mph
Wind
Gusts 16.6 mph
80.5°F
Soil Temperature
Active pest zone
29%
Soil Moisture
Moist
0"
Rain (3-day)
0"
Rain (7-day)

Source: Open-Meteo weather models for Dane County area · Updated Jun 5, 8:14 PM

30-Day Weather Summary

70.8°F
Avg High
↑ vs avg
1.46"
Total Rainfall
8 rainy days

7-Day Weather Forecast

Today
Jun 5
75°
64°
92%
0.72" rain
Sat
Jun 6
83°
64°
28%
0.164" rain
18
Sun
Jun 7
77°
62°
9%
0.051" rain
Mon
Jun 8
73°
61°
87%
0.079" rain
Tue
Jun 9
82°
66°
56%
0.217" rain
Wed
Jun 10
87°
69°
17%
0.181" rain
17
Thu
Jun 11
88°
75°
24%
18

All Pest Risk Scores for Dane County

Ticks
Steady
75
/100
HIGH

Temps of 72.4°F are in the tick questing range.

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Spiders
Steady
63
/100
HIGH

Humidity at 91% attracts insects, drawing spiders.

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Termites
Steady
60
/100
HIGH

Warm (72.4°F) and humid (91%) soil supports termite activity.

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Wasps
Steady
60
/100
HIGH

Warm temps (72.4°F) fuel peak wasp foraging.

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Mosquitoes
Steady
53
/100
MODERATE

Warm temps (72.4°F) support mosquito activity.

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Ants
Steady
50
/100
MODERATE

Warm conditions (72.4°F) keep ant foraging active.

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Mice & Rats
Steady
5
/100
LOW

Mild temps (72.4°F) reduce indoor rodent pressure.

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3-Day Pest Outlook for Dane County

Pest TodaySatSun
Ticks
75 🟠80 🔴 +580 🔴 +5
Spiders
63 🟠66 🟠 +366 🟠 +3
Termites
60 🟠73 🟠 +1365 🟠 +5
Wasps
60 🟠65 🟠 +560 🟠
Mosquitoes
53 🟡61 🟠 +861 🟠 +8
Ants
50 🟡55 🟡 +550 🟡
Mice & Rats
5 🟢0 🟢 -50 🟢 -5

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

Need Pest Control in Dane County?

Ticks risk is HIGH (75/100)

Professional treatment is recommended when scores are this high.

12 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 ← Now 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 Mice/Rats (peak intrusion), Spiders (indoor)
Nov Mice/Rats (indoor)
Dec Mice/Rats (indoor)

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57/100 🟡
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51/100 🟡
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23/100 🟢
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23/100 🟢
Oregon
31/100 🟡
DeForest
31/100 🟡
Cottage Grove
34/100 🟡

Pest FAQ for Dane County

What pests are active in Dane County right now?
Currently active pests in Dane County: Ticks (high risk, score 75/100), Spiders (high risk, score 63/100), Termites (high risk, score 60/100), Wasps (high risk, score 60/100), Mosquitoes (moderate risk, score 53/100), Ants (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 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
75/100 · high
Mosquitoes
53/100 · moderate
Ants
50/100 · moderate
Wasps
60/100 · high
Spiders
63/100 · high
Mice & Rats
5/100 · low
Termites
60/100 · high

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