Pest Forecast for Marquette County, Wisconsin

Marquette County, Wisconsin · Pop. 15,574

39
/100
MODERATE OVERALL RISK

Marquette County is currently experiencing moderate overall pest risk. Most active: Spiders (77), Ticks (75), Mosquitoes (33).

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

Current Weather Conditions

54.8°F
Temperature
Feels like 49.5°F
71%
Humidity
Dewpoint 45.6°F
0"
Rain (24h)
7-day: 0.55"
9.8 mph
Wind
Gusts 18.3 mph
54.3°F
Soil Temperature
Active pest zone
20%
Soil Moisture
Dry
0.52"
Rain (3-day)
0.55"
Rain (7-day)

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

30-Day Weather Summary

72.5°F
Avg High
↓ vs avg
6.91"
Total Rainfall
16 rainy days

7-Day Weather Forecast

Today
Oct 2
59°
45°
Sat
Oct 3
61°
39°
4%
Sun
Oct 4
66°
49°
4%
0.008" rain
Mon
Oct 5
63°
43°
Tue
Oct 6
65°
42°
0.012" rain
Wed
Oct 7
69°
51°
8%
0.201" rain

All Pest Risk Scores for Marquette County

Spiders
Steady
77
/100
HIGH

Humidity at 71% attracts insects, drawing spiders.

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Ticks
Falling
75
/100
HIGH

Temps of 54.8°F are in the tick questing range.

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Mosquitoes
Falling
33
/100
MODERATE

Cool temps (54.8°F) are limiting mosquito flights.

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Ants
Falling
30
/100
MODERATE

Cool temps are reducing ant foraging activity.

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Mice & Rats
Rising
25
/100
LOW

Cold temps (54.8°F) are pushing rodents indoors.

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Termites
Falling
25
/100
LOW

Current conditions are limiting termite surface activity.

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Wasps
Falling
10
/100
LOW

Current temps (54.8°F) are limiting wasp activity.

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3-Day Pest Outlook for Marquette County

Pest TodaySatSun
Spiders
77 🟠82 🔴 +580 🔴 +3
Ticks
75 🟠80 🔴 +580 🔴 +5
Mosquitoes
33 🟡18 🟢 -1533 🟡
Ants
30 🟡20 🟢 -1030 🟡
Mice & Rats
25 🟢35 🟡 +1030 🟡 +5
Termites
25 🟢15 🟢 -1025 🟢
Wasps
10 🟢10 🟢10 🟢

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

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Spiders risk is HIGH (77/100)

Professional treatment is recommended when scores are this high.

8 homeowners in Marquette County have requested inspections

Pest Seasonality in Marquette 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)

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53/100 🟡
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48/100 🟡
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47/100 🟡
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44/100 🟡
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49/100 🟡
Madison
47/100 🟡
Cottage Grove
45/100 🟡
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52/100 🟡

Pest FAQ for Marquette County

What pests are active in Marquette County right now?
Currently active pests in Marquette County: Spiders (high risk, score 77/100), Ticks (high risk, score 75/100), Mosquitoes (moderate risk, score 33/100), Ants (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 Marquette 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 Marquette 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.
Marquette 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.

Marquette County Pest Forecast by Type

Ticks
75/100 · high
Mosquitoes
33/100 · moderate
Ants
30/100 · moderate
Wasps
10/100 · low
Spiders
77/100 · high
Mice & Rats
25/100 · low
Termites
25/100 · low

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