Pest Forecast for Germantown, Wisconsin

Germantown, Wisconsin · Washington County County · Pop. 20,832

65
/100
HIGH OVERALL RISK

Germantown is currently experiencing high overall pest risk. Most active: Ticks (90), Spiders (85), Termites (75). Warm temperatures are supporting pest activity.

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

Current Weather Conditions

72°F
Temperature
Feels like 73.4°F
74%
Humidity
Dewpoint 63.2°F
0"
Rain (24h)
7-day: 2.02"
7.8 mph
Wind
Gusts 11.9 mph
70.9°F
Soil Temperature
Active pest zone
30%
Soil Moisture
Moist
1.71"
Rain (3-day)
2.02"
Rain (7-day)

Source: Open-Meteo weather models for Germantown area · Updated Aug 4, 12:02 AM

30-Day Weather Summary

83.2°F
Avg High
↓ vs avg
3.05"
Total Rainfall
9 rainy days

7-Day Weather Forecast

Today
Aug 4
83°
63°
22%
17
Wed
Aug 5
76°
64°
71%
0.13" rain
Thu
Aug 6
78°
64°
46%
0.083" rain
Fri
Aug 7
83°
66°
1%
0.075" rain
Sat
Aug 8
82°
65°
20%
Sun
Aug 9
84°
66°
22%

All Pest Risk Scores for Germantown

Ticks
Steady
90
/100
SEVERE

Temps of 72°F are in the tick questing range.

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Spiders
Steady
85
/100
SEVERE

Humidity at 74% attracts insects, drawing spiders.

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Termites
Steady
75
/100
HIGH

Warm (72°F) and humid (74%) soil supports termite activity.

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Mosquitoes
Steady
73
/100
HIGH

Warm temps (72°F) support mosquito activity.

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Ants
Steady
65
/100
HIGH

Warm conditions (72°F) keep ant foraging active.

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Wasps
Steady
60
/100
HIGH

Warm temps (72°F) fuel peak wasp foraging.

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Mice & Rats
Steady
10
/100
LOW

Mild temps (72°F) reduce indoor rodent pressure.

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3-Day Pest Outlook for Germantown

Pest TodayWedThu
Ticks
90 🔴95 🔴 +595 🔴 +5
Spiders
85 🔴88 🔴 +388 🔴 +3
Termites
75 🟠80 🔴 +580 🔴 +5
Mosquitoes
73 🟠81 🔴 +881 🔴 +8
Ants
65 🟠70 🟠 +570 🟠 +5
Wasps
60 🟠65 🟠 +565 🟠 +5
Mice & Rats
10 🟢2 🟢 -82 🟢 -8

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

Need Pest Control in Germantown?

Ticks risk is SEVERE (90/100)

Professional treatment is recommended when scores are this high.

13 homeowners in Germantown have requested inspections

Pest Seasonality in Germantown

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)

Pest Control Companies in Germantown

911 Pest Solutions
Germantown
+1 414-358-1386
Defeat the Skeet
Germantown
+1 262-240-8302

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Pest FAQ for Germantown

What pests are active in Germantown right now?
Currently active pests in Germantown: Ticks (severe risk, score 90/100), Spiders (severe risk, score 85/100), Termites (high risk, score 75/100), Mosquitoes (high risk, score 73/100), Ants (high risk, score 65/100), Wasps (high risk, score 60/100). Scores are updated every 3 hours from real-time weather data.
Early spring (March-April) is the most effective time for preventive treatment in Germantown. 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 Germantown 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.
Germantown 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.

Germantown Pest Forecast by Type

Ticks
90/100 · severe
Mosquitoes
73/100 · high
Ants
65/100 · high
Wasps
60/100 · high
Spiders
85/100 · severe
Mice & Rats
10/100 · low
Termites
75/100 · high

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