Pest Forecast for Fitchburg, Wisconsin

Fitchburg, Wisconsin · Dane County County · Pop. 30,785

51
/100
MODERATE OVERALL RISK

Fitchburg is currently experiencing moderate overall pest risk. Most active: Ticks (85), Termites (70), Spiders (68).

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

Current Weather Conditions

69.7°F
Temperature
Feels like 73.9°F
93%
Humidity
Dewpoint 67.5°F
0"
Rain (24h)
7-day: 0"
6 mph
Wind
Gusts 20.4 mph
79°F
Soil Temperature
Active pest zone
34%
Soil Moisture
Moist
0"
Rain (3-day)
0"
Rain (7-day)

Source: Open-Meteo weather models for Fitchburg area · Updated Jun 5, 7:02 PM

30-Day Weather Summary

70.5°F
Avg High
↓ vs avg
1.63"
Total Rainfall
9 rainy days

7-Day Weather Forecast

Today
Jun 5
75°
64°
91%
3.35" rain
Sat
Jun 6
82°
65°
16%
0.016" rain
Sun
Jun 7
77°
64°
11%
0.11" rain
Mon
Jun 8
73°
62°
89%
0.11" rain
15
Tue
Jun 9
82°
66°
57%
0.276" rain
Wed
Jun 10
87°
70°
18%
0.177" rain
17
Thu
Jun 11
88°
75°
24%
18

All Pest Risk Scores for Fitchburg

Ticks
Steady
85
/100
SEVERE

Temps of 69.7°F are in the tick questing range.

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Termites
Steady
70
/100
HIGH

Warm (69.7°F) and humid (93%) soil supports termite activity.

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Spiders
Steady
68
/100
HIGH

Humidity at 93% attracts insects, drawing spiders.

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Mosquitoes
Steady
53
/100
MODERATE

Warm temps (69.7°F) support mosquito activity.

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Ants
Steady
40
/100
MODERATE

Warm conditions (69.7°F) keep ant foraging active.

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Wasps
Steady
37
/100
MODERATE

Current temps (69.7°F) are limiting wasp activity.

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Mice & Rats
Steady
5
/100
LOW

Mild temps (69.7°F) reduce indoor rodent pressure.

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3-Day Pest Outlook for Fitchburg

Pest TodaySatSun
Ticks
85 🔴90 🔴 +590 🔴 +5
Termites
70 🟠75 🟠 +575 🟠 +5
Spiders
68 🟠71 🟠 +371 🟠 +3
Mosquitoes
53 🟡61 🟠 +861 🟠 +8
Ants
40 🟡45 🟡 +545 🟡 +5
Wasps
37 🟡42 🟡 +542 🟡 +5
Mice & Rats
5 🟢0 🟢 -50 🟢 -5

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

Need Pest Control in Fitchburg?

Ticks risk is SEVERE (85/100)

Professional treatment is recommended when scores are this high.

10 homeowners in Fitchburg have requested inspections

Pest Seasonality in Fitchburg

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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Pest FAQ for Fitchburg

What pests are active in Fitchburg right now?
Currently active pests in Fitchburg: Ticks (severe risk, score 85/100), Termites (high risk, score 70/100), Spiders (high risk, score 68/100), Mosquitoes (moderate risk, score 53/100), Ants (moderate risk, score 40/100), Wasps (moderate risk, score 37/100). Scores are updated every 3 hours from real-time weather data.
Early spring (March-April) is the most effective time for preventive treatment in Fitchburg. 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 Fitchburg 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.
Fitchburg 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.

Fitchburg Pest Forecast by Type

Ticks
85/100 · severe
Mosquitoes
53/100 · moderate
Ants
40/100 · moderate
Wasps
37/100 · moderate
Spiders
68/100 · high
Mice & Rats
5/100 · low
Termites
70/100 · high

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