Pest Forecast for Iron County, Wisconsin

Iron County, Wisconsin · Pop. 5,916

34
/100
MODERATE OVERALL RISK

Iron County is currently experiencing moderate overall pest risk. Most active: Spiders (53), Ticks (50), Mice & Rats (45).

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

Current Weather Conditions

50.4°F
Temperature
Feels like 43.9°F
54%
Humidity
Dewpoint 34.4°F
0"
Rain (24h)
7-day: 0.08"
7.3 mph
Wind
Gusts 14.5 mph
46.7°F
Soil Temperature
Emergence zone
14%
Soil Moisture
Dry
0.06"
Rain (3-day)
0.08"
Rain (7-day)

Source: Open-Meteo weather models for Iron County area · Updated Oct 2, 3:05 AM

30-Day Weather Summary

68.9°F
Avg High
↓ vs avg
1.6"
Total Rainfall
11 rainy days

7-Day Weather Forecast

Today
Oct 2
53°
39°
Sat
Oct 3
59°
37°
59%
0.047" rain
Sun
Oct 4
57°
42°
59%
0.004" rain
Mon
Oct 5
54°
36°
Tue
Oct 6
65°
40°
2%
17
Wed
Oct 7
64°
50°
5%
0.012" rain
15

All Pest Risk Scores for Iron County

Spiders
Rising
53
/100
MODERATE

Moderate conditions are keeping spider activity normal.

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Ticks
Steady
50
/100
MODERATE

Temps of 50.4°F are in the tick questing range.

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Mice & Rats
Rising
45
/100
MODERATE

Cold temps (50.4°F) are pushing rodents indoors.

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Wasps
Steady
43
/100
MODERATE

Current temps (50.4°F) are limiting wasp activity.

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Mosquitoes
Steady
23
/100
LOW

Cool temps (50.4°F) are limiting mosquito flights.

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Termites
Steady
20
/100
LOW

Current conditions are limiting termite surface activity.

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Ants
Falling
5
/100
LOW

Cool temps are reducing ant foraging activity.

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3-Day Pest Outlook for Iron County

Pest TodaySatSun
Spiders
53 🟡58 🟡 +558 🟡 +5
Ticks
50 🟡55 🟡 +555 🟡 +5
Mice & Rats
45 🟡55 🟡 +1050 🟡 +5
Wasps
43 🟡43 🟡43 🟡
Mosquitoes
23 🟢8 🟢 -158 🟢 -15
Termites
20 🟢10 🟢 -1010 🟢 -10
Ants
5 🟢0 🟢 -50 🟢 -5

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

Need Pest Control in Iron County?

Spiders risk is MODERATE (53/100)

Preventive treatment now can avoid costly infestations later.

12 homeowners in Iron County have requested inspections

Pest Seasonality in Iron 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

Wausau
33/100 🟡
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33/100 🟡
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28/100 🟢
Eau Claire
32/100 🟡
New Richmond
33/100 🟡
Appleton
43/100 🟡
La Crosse
41/100 🟡
Menasha
37/100 🟡

Pest FAQ for Iron County

What pests are active in Iron County right now?
Currently active pests in Iron County: Spiders (moderate risk, score 53/100), Ticks (moderate risk, score 50/100), Mice & Rats (moderate risk, score 45/100), Wasps (moderate risk, score 43/100). Scores are updated every 3 hours from real-time weather data.
Early spring (March-April) is the most effective time for preventive treatment in Iron 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 Iron 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.
Iron 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.

Iron County Pest Forecast by Type

Ticks
50/100 · moderate
Mosquitoes
23/100 · low
Ants
5/100 · low
Wasps
43/100 · moderate
Spiders
53/100 · moderate
Mice & Rats
45/100 · moderate
Termites
20/100 · low

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