Pest Forecast for Lincoln County, Wisconsin

Lincoln County, Wisconsin · Pop. 28,743

32
/100
MODERATE OVERALL RISK

Lincoln County is currently experiencing moderate overall pest risk. Most active: Spiders (73), Ticks (50).

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

Current Weather Conditions

50.2°F
Temperature
Feels like 45.4°F
65%
Humidity
Dewpoint 38.9°F
0"
Rain (24h)
7-day: 0.07"
5.3 mph
Wind
Gusts 14.1 mph
51.7°F
Soil Temperature
Active pest zone
14%
Soil Moisture
Dry
0.07"
Rain (3-day)
0.07"
Rain (7-day)

Source: Open-Meteo weather models for Lincoln County area · Updated Oct 2, 3:04 AM

30-Day Weather Summary

70.3°F
Avg High
↓ vs avg
2.94"
Total Rainfall
14 rainy days

7-Day Weather Forecast

Today
Oct 2
58°
41°
Sat
Oct 3
58°
38°
31%
0.023" rain
Sun
Oct 4
63°
43°
31%
0.004" rain
Mon
Oct 5
59°
37°
Tue
Oct 6
64°
38°
1%
Wed
Oct 7
68°
50°
5%
0.094" rain

All Pest Risk Scores for Lincoln County

Spiders
Steady
73
/100
HIGH

Humidity at 65% attracts insects, drawing spiders.

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Ticks
Steady
50
/100
MODERATE

Temps of 50.2°F are in the tick questing range.

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Wasps
Steady
28
/100
LOW

Current temps (50.2°F) are limiting wasp activity.

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Mice & Rats
Steady
25
/100
LOW

Cold temps (50.2°F) are pushing rodents indoors.

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Mosquitoes
Steady
23
/100
LOW

Cool temps (50.2°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
Steady
5
/100
LOW

Cool temps are reducing ant foraging activity.

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3-Day Pest Outlook for Lincoln County

Pest TodaySatSun
Spiders
73 🟠78 🟠 +581 🔴 +8
Ticks
50 🟡55 🟡 +555 🟡 +5
Wasps
28 🟢28 🟢28 🟢
Mice & Rats
25 🟢35 🟡 +1030 🟡 +5
Mosquitoes
23 🟢8 🟢 -1523 🟢
Termites
20 🟢10 🟢 -1020 🟢
Ants
5 🟢0 🟢 -55 🟢

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

Need Pest Control in Lincoln County?

Spiders risk is HIGH (73/100)

Professional treatment is recommended when scores are this high.

11 homeowners in Lincoln County have requested inspections

Pest Seasonality in Lincoln 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 🟡
Marshfield
33/100 🟡
Appleton
43/100 🟡
Neenah
39/100 🟡
Menasha
37/100 🟡
Oshkosh
38/100 🟡
Altoona
28/100 🟢
Kaukauna
39/100 🟡

Pest FAQ for Lincoln County

What pests are active in Lincoln County right now?
Currently active pests in Lincoln County: Spiders (high risk, score 73/100), Ticks (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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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.
Lincoln 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.

Lincoln County Pest Forecast by Type

Ticks
50/100 · moderate
Mosquitoes
23/100 · low
Ants
5/100 · low
Wasps
28/100 · low
Spiders
73/100 · high
Mice & Rats
25/100 · low
Termites
20/100 · low

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