Pest Forecast for La Crosse, Wisconsin

La Crosse, Wisconsin · La Crosse County County · Pop. 52,680

54
/100
MODERATE OVERALL RISK

La Crosse is currently experiencing moderate overall pest risk. Most active: Mosquitoes (80), Spiders (75), Wasps (60). Warm temperatures are supporting pest activity.

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

Current Weather Conditions

77.6°F
Temperature
Feels like 84.6°F
76%
Humidity
Dewpoint 69.4°F
0"
Rain (24h)
7-day: 0.47"
3.5 mph
Wind
Gusts 6.5 mph
84.1°F
Soil Temperature
Active pest zone
17%
Soil Moisture
Dry
0.44"
Rain (3-day)
0.47"
Rain (7-day)

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

30-Day Weather Summary

71.9°F
Avg High
↑ vs avg
3.1"
Total Rainfall
13 rainy days

7-Day Weather Forecast

Today
Jun 5
79°
66°
20%
Sat
Jun 6
82°
63°
33%
0.051" rain
Sun
Jun 7
78°
64°
23%
0.256" rain
Mon
Jun 8
76°
66°
85%
0.252" rain
Tue
Jun 9
80°
68°
36%
0.043" rain
Wed
Jun 10
89°
74°
21%
0.024" rain
17
Thu
Jun 11
86°
71°
31%
0.106" rain
16

All Pest Risk Scores for La Crosse

Mosquitoes
Steady
80
/100
SEVERE

Warm temps (77.6°F) support mosquito activity.

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Spiders
Steady
75
/100
HIGH

Humidity at 76% attracts insects, drawing spiders.

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Wasps
Steady
60
/100
HIGH

Warm temps (77.6°F) fuel peak wasp foraging.

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Ticks
Steady
55
/100
MODERATE

Temps of 77.6°F are in the tick questing range.

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Ants
Steady
50
/100
MODERATE

Warm conditions (77.6°F) keep ant foraging active.

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Termites
Steady
50
/100
MODERATE

Warm (77.6°F) and humid (76%) soil supports termite activity.

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Mice & Rats
Steady
5
/100
LOW

Mild temps (77.6°F) reduce indoor rodent pressure.

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3-Day Pest Outlook for La Crosse

Pest TodaySatSun
Mosquitoes
80 🔴88 🔴 +888 🔴 +8
Spiders
75 🟠78 🟠 +378 🟠 +3
Wasps
60 🟠65 🟠 +565 🟠 +5
Ticks
55 🟡60 🟠 +560 🟠 +5
Ants
50 🟡55 🟡 +565 🟠 +15
Termites
50 🟡55 🟡 +563 🟠 +13
Mice & Rats
5 🟢0 🟢 -50 🟢 -5

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

Need Pest Control in La Crosse?

Mosquitoes risk is SEVERE (80/100)

Professional treatment is recommended when scores are this high.

14 homeowners in La Crosse have requested inspections

Pest Seasonality in La Crosse

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 La Crosse

What pests are active in La Crosse right now?
Currently active pests in La Crosse: Mosquitoes (severe risk, score 80/100), Spiders (high risk, score 75/100), Wasps (high risk, score 60/100), Ticks (moderate risk, score 55/100), Ants (moderate risk, score 50/100), Termites (moderate risk, score 50/100). 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. 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 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 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 Pest Forecast by Type

Ticks
55/100 · moderate
Mosquitoes
80/100 · severe
Ants
50/100 · moderate
Wasps
60/100 · high
Spiders
75/100 · high
Mice & Rats
5/100 · low
Termites
50/100 · moderate

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