Pest Forecast for Pepin County, Wisconsin

Pepin County, Wisconsin · Pop. 7,287

34
/100
MODERATE OVERALL RISK

Pepin County is currently experiencing moderate overall pest risk. Most active: Wasps (53), Mosquitoes (50), Termites (50). Warm temperatures are supporting pest activity.

Last updated: August 4, 2026 · Source: Open-Meteo Professional Weather Data

Current Weather Conditions

81.5°F
Temperature
Feels like 81.5°F
57%
Humidity
Dewpoint 64.8°F
0"
Rain (24h)
7-day: 0.65"
12.8 mph
Wind
Gusts 20.6 mph
77.8°F
Soil Temperature
Active pest zone
19%
Soil Moisture
Dry
0"
Rain (3-day)
0.65"
Rain (7-day)

Source: Open-Meteo weather models for Pepin County area · Updated Aug 4, 12:04 AM

30-Day Weather Summary

84.2°F
Avg High
↓ vs avg
2.08"
Total Rainfall
15 rainy days

7-Day Weather Forecast

Today
Aug 4
77°
67°
32%
0.043" rain
Wed
Aug 5
83°
57°
2%
Thu
Aug 6
88°
56°
2%
Fri
Aug 7
83°
63°
11%
0.134" rain
Sat
Aug 8
93°
67°
29%
0.071" rain
19
Sun
Aug 9
86°
60°
30%
0.024" rain

All Pest Risk Scores for Pepin County

Wasps
Steady
53
/100
MODERATE

Warm temps (81.5°F) fuel peak wasp foraging.

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Mosquitoes
Steady
50
/100
MODERATE

Warm temps (81.5°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
Falling
40
/100
MODERATE

Warm conditions (81.5°F) keep ant foraging active.

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Ticks
Falling
40
/100
MODERATE

Heat at 81.5°F is reducing tick surface activity.

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Spiders
Falling
5
/100
LOW

Moderate conditions are keeping spider activity normal.

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Mice & Rats
Steady
0
/100
LOW

Mild temps (81.5°F) reduce indoor rodent pressure.

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3-Day Pest Outlook for Pepin County

Pest TodayWedThu
Wasps
53 🟡53 🟡58 🟡 +5
Mosquitoes
50 🟡58 🟡 +858 🟡 +8
Termites
50 🟡55 🟡 +555 🟡 +5
Ants
40 🟡40 🟡45 🟡 +5
Ticks
40 🟡45 🟡 +545 🟡 +5
Spiders
5 🟢8 🟢 +38 🟢 +3
Mice & Rats
0 🟢0 🟢0 🟢

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

Need Pest Control in Pepin County?

Wasps risk is MODERATE (53/100)

Preventive treatment now can avoid costly infestations later.

12 homeowners in Pepin County have requested inspections

Pest Seasonality in Pepin 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 ← Now 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)

Nearby Cities

New Richmond
37/100 🟡
Eau Claire
35/100 🟡
Hudson
37/100 🟡
Altoona
35/100 🟡
La Crosse
46/100 🟡
Marshfield
36/100 🟡
Wausau
35/100 🟡
Baraboo
53/100 🟡

Pest FAQ for Pepin County

What pests are active in Pepin County right now?
Currently active pests in Pepin County: Wasps (moderate risk, score 53/100), Mosquitoes (moderate risk, score 50/100), 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 Pepin 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 Pepin 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.
Pepin 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.

Pepin County Pest Forecast by Type

Ticks
40/100 · moderate
Mosquitoes
50/100 · moderate
Ants
40/100 · moderate
Wasps
53/100 · moderate
Spiders
5/100 · low
Mice & Rats
0/100 · low
Termites
50/100 · moderate

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