Pest Forecast for La Crosse County, Wisconsin

La Crosse County, Wisconsin · Pop. 120,784

37
/100
MODERATE OVERALL RISK

La Crosse County is currently experiencing moderate overall pest risk. Most active: Spiders (73), Ticks (65), Mosquitoes (30).

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

Current Weather Conditions

53.6°F
Temperature
Feels like 50.8°F
72%
Humidity
Dewpoint 44.8°F
0"
Rain (24h)
7-day: 0.09"
3.3 mph
Wind
Gusts 6.5 mph
51.9°F
Soil Temperature
Active pest zone
28%
Soil Moisture
Moist
0.09"
Rain (3-day)
0.09"
Rain (7-day)

Source: Open-Meteo weather models for La Crosse County area · Updated Oct 2, 3:02 AM

30-Day Weather Summary

72.6°F
Avg High
↓ vs avg
8.64"
Total Rainfall
18 rainy days

7-Day Weather Forecast

Today
Oct 2
60°
44°
1%
Sat
Oct 3
62°
45°
12%
Sun
Oct 4
67°
48°
12%
Mon
Oct 5
66°
42°
Tue
Oct 6
67°
44°
2%
0.028" rain
16
Wed
Oct 7
74°
51°
5%
0.091" rain

All Pest Risk Scores for La Crosse County

Spiders
Steady
73
/100
HIGH

Humidity at 72% attracts insects, drawing spiders.

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Ticks
Steady
65
/100
HIGH

Temps of 53.6°F are in the tick questing range.

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Mosquitoes
Steady
30
/100
MODERATE

Cool temps (53.6°F) are limiting mosquito flights.

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Termites
Steady
30
/100
MODERATE

Current conditions are limiting termite surface activity.

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Mice & Rats
Steady
25
/100
LOW

Cold temps (53.6°F) are pushing rodents indoors.

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Wasps
Steady
20
/100
LOW

Current temps (53.6°F) are limiting wasp activity.

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Ants
Steady
15
/100
LOW

Cool temps are reducing ant foraging activity.

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3-Day Pest Outlook for La Crosse County

Pest TodaySatSun
Spiders
73 🟠81 🔴 +876 🟠 +3
Ticks
65 🟠70 🟠 +570 🟠 +5
Mosquitoes
30 🟡30 🟡30 🟡
Termites
30 🟡30 🟡30 🟡
Mice & Rats
25 🟢30 🟡 +530 🟡 +5
Wasps
20 🟢20 🟢20 🟢
Ants
15 🟢15 🟢15 🟢

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

Need Pest Control in La Crosse County?

Spiders risk is HIGH (73/100)

Professional treatment is recommended when scores are this high.

13 homeowners in La Crosse County have requested inspections

Pest Seasonality in La Crosse 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

La Crosse
41/100 🟡
Altoona
28/100 🟢
Eau Claire
32/100 🟡
Marshfield
33/100 🟡
Baraboo
53/100 🟡
Middleton
49/100 🟡
Waunakee
47/100 🟡
Wausau
33/100 🟡

Pest FAQ for La Crosse County

What pests are active in La Crosse County right now?
Currently active pests in La Crosse County: Spiders (high risk, score 73/100), Ticks (high risk, score 65/100), Mosquitoes (moderate risk, score 30/100), Termites (moderate risk, score 30/100). Scores are updated every 3 hours from real-time weather data.
Early spring (March-April) is the most effective time for preventive treatment in La Crosse 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 La Crosse 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.
La Crosse 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.

La Crosse County Pest Forecast by Type

Ticks
65/100 · high
Mosquitoes
30/100 · moderate
Ants
15/100 · low
Wasps
20/100 · low
Spiders
73/100 · high
Mice & Rats
25/100 · low
Termites
30/100 · moderate

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