Pest Forecast for Dane County, Wisconsin

Dane County, Wisconsin · Pop. 561,504

60
/100
HIGH OVERALL RISK

Dane County is currently experiencing high overall pest risk. Most active: Mosquitoes (80), Spiders (75), Wasps (68). Warm temperatures are supporting pest activity.

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

Current Weather Conditions

74.5°F
Temperature
Feels like 77.2°F
68%
Humidity
Dewpoint 63.3°F
0"
Rain (24h)
7-day: 3.24"
4.9 mph
Wind
Gusts 10.3 mph
75.7°F
Soil Temperature
Active pest zone
26%
Soil Moisture
Moist
2.71"
Rain (3-day)
3.24"
Rain (7-day)

Source: Open-Meteo weather models for Dane County area · Updated Aug 4, 12:01 AM

30-Day Weather Summary

81.8°F
Avg High
↓ vs avg
2.17"
Total Rainfall
11 rainy days

7-Day Weather Forecast

Today
Aug 4
81°
63°
41%
0.016" rain
Wed
Aug 5
77°
63°
77%
0.075" rain
Thu
Aug 6
78°
62°
37%
0.012" rain
Fri
Aug 7
83°
65°
3%
0.004" rain
Sat
Aug 8
82°
63°
17%
Sun
Aug 9
84°
72°
17%

All Pest Risk Scores for Dane County

Mosquitoes
Steady
80
/100
SEVERE

Warm temps (74.5°F) support mosquito activity.

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Spiders
Steady
75
/100
HIGH

Humidity at 68% attracts insects, drawing spiders.

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Wasps
Steady
68
/100
HIGH

Warm temps (74.5°F) fuel peak wasp foraging.

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Termites
Steady
65
/100
HIGH

Current conditions are limiting termite surface activity.

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Ticks
Steady
65
/100
HIGH

Temps of 74.5°F are in the tick questing range.

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Ants
Steady
55
/100
MODERATE

Warm conditions (74.5°F) keep ant foraging active.

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Mice & Rats
Steady
10
/100
LOW

Mild temps (74.5°F) reduce indoor rodent pressure.

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3-Day Pest Outlook for Dane County

Pest TodayWedThu
Mosquitoes
80 🔴88 🔴 +888 🔴 +8
Spiders
75 🟠78 🟠 +378 🟠 +3
Wasps
68 🟠73 🟠 +568 🟠
Termites
65 🟠70 🟠 +570 🟠 +5
Ticks
65 🟠70 🟠 +570 🟠 +5
Ants
55 🟡60 🟠 +555 🟡
Mice & Rats
10 🟢2 🟢 -82 🟢 -8

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

Need Pest Control in Dane County?

Mosquitoes risk is SEVERE (80/100)

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 ← 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

Madison
58/100 🟡
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57/100 🟡
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52/100 🟡
Waunakee
57/100 🟡
Verona
54/100 🟡
Oregon
54/100 🟡
DeForest
54/100 🟡
Cottage Grove
54/100 🟡

Pest FAQ for Dane County

What pests are active in Dane County right now?
Currently active pests in Dane County: Mosquitoes (severe risk, score 80/100), Spiders (high risk, score 75/100), Wasps (high risk, score 68/100), Termites (high risk, score 65/100), Ticks (high risk, score 65/100), Ants (moderate risk, score 55/100). 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
65/100 · high
Mosquitoes
80/100 · severe
Ants
55/100 · moderate
Wasps
68/100 · high
Spiders
75/100 · high
Mice & Rats
10/100 · low
Termites
65/100 · high

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