Pest Forecast for Jackson County, Wisconsin

Jackson County, Wisconsin · Pop. 20,643

47
/100
MODERATE OVERALL RISK

Jackson County is currently experiencing moderate overall pest risk. Most active: Wasps (78), Spiders (63), Mosquitoes (55). Warm temperatures are supporting pest activity.

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

Current Weather Conditions

79.3°F
Temperature
Feels like 85.7°F
64%
Humidity
Dewpoint 66.1°F
0"
Rain (24h)
7-day: 0.24"
4.6 mph
Wind
Gusts 6.5 mph
82.6°F
Soil Temperature
Active pest zone
4%
Soil Moisture
Dry
0.17"
Rain (3-day)
0.24"
Rain (7-day)

Source: Open-Meteo weather models for Jackson County area · Updated Jun 5, 7:03 PM

30-Day Weather Summary

72.2°F
Avg High
↑ vs avg
2.45"
Total Rainfall
12 rainy days

7-Day Weather Forecast

Today
Jun 5
82°
64°
38%
0.004" rain
Sat
Jun 6
84°
60°
40%
Sun
Jun 7
81°
62°
12%
Mon
Jun 8
72°
62°
86%
0.362" rain
Tue
Jun 9
83°
66°
36%
0.031" rain
Wed
Jun 10
91°
70°
18%
0.016" rain
16
Thu
Jun 11
88°
68°
31%
0.091" rain
16

All Pest Risk Scores for Jackson County

Wasps
Steady
78
/100
HIGH

Warm temps (79.3°F) fuel peak wasp foraging.

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Spiders
Steady
63
/100
HIGH

Humidity at 64% attracts insects, drawing spiders.

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Mosquitoes
Steady
55
/100
MODERATE

Warm temps (79.3°F) support mosquito activity.

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Termites
Steady
50
/100
MODERATE

Current conditions are limiting termite surface activity.

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Ants
Steady
40
/100
MODERATE

Warm conditions (79.3°F) keep ant foraging active.

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Ticks
Steady
40
/100
MODERATE

Temps of 79.3°F are in the tick questing range.

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Mice & Rats
Steady
0
/100
LOW

Mild temps (79.3°F) reduce indoor rodent pressure.

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3-Day Pest Outlook for Jackson County

Pest TodaySatSun
Wasps
78 🟠83 🔴 +583 🔴 +5
Spiders
63 🟠66 🟠 +366 🟠 +3
Mosquitoes
55 🟡63 🟠 +863 🟠 +8
Termites
50 🟡55 🟡 +555 🟡 +5
Ants
40 🟡45 🟡 +545 🟡 +5
Ticks
40 🟡45 🟡 +545 🟡 +5
Mice & Rats
0 🟢0 🟢0 🟢

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

Need Pest Control in Jackson County?

Wasps risk is HIGH (78/100)

Professional treatment is recommended when scores are this high.

9 homeowners in Jackson County have requested inspections

Pest Seasonality in Jackson 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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Pest FAQ for Jackson County

What pests are active in Jackson County right now?
Currently active pests in Jackson County: Wasps (high risk, score 78/100), Spiders (high risk, score 63/100), Mosquitoes (moderate risk, score 55/100), Termites (moderate risk, score 50/100), Ants (moderate risk, score 40/100), Ticks (moderate risk, score 40/100). Scores are updated every 3 hours from real-time weather data.
Early spring (March-April) is the most effective time for preventive treatment in Jackson 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 Jackson 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.
Jackson 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.

Jackson County Pest Forecast by Type

Ticks
40/100 · moderate
Mosquitoes
55/100 · moderate
Ants
40/100 · moderate
Wasps
78/100 · high
Spiders
63/100 · high
Mice & Rats
0/100 · low
Termites
50/100 · moderate

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