Pest Forecast for Polk County, Wisconsin

Polk County, Wisconsin · Pop. 44,205

33
/100
MODERATE OVERALL RISK

Polk County is currently experiencing moderate overall pest risk. Most active: Wasps (63), Termites (45), Ants (40). Warm temperatures are supporting pest activity.

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

Current Weather Conditions

81°F
Temperature
Feels like 81°F
59%
Humidity
Dewpoint 65.3°F
0"
Rain (24h)
7-day: 0.27"
13.2 mph
Wind
Gusts 22.8 mph
79.9°F
Soil Temperature
Active pest zone
18%
Soil Moisture
Dry
0"
Rain (3-day)
0.27"
Rain (7-day)

Source: Open-Meteo weather models for Polk County area · Updated Aug 4, 12:03 AM

30-Day Weather Summary

81.5°F
Avg High
↓ vs avg
2.19"
Total Rainfall
8 rainy days

7-Day Weather Forecast

Today
Aug 4
76°
63°
39%
0.315" rain
Wed
Aug 5
85°
54°
Thu
Aug 6
90°
59°
3%
Fri
Aug 7
92°
61°
14%
0.004" rain
16
Sat
Aug 8
96°
65°
31%
0.213" rain
20
Sun
Aug 9
86°
57°
31%

All Pest Risk Scores for Polk County

Wasps
Steady
63
/100
HIGH

Warm temps (81°F) fuel peak wasp foraging.

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Termites
Steady
45
/100
MODERATE

Current conditions are limiting termite surface activity.

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Ants
Steady
40
/100
MODERATE

Warm conditions (81°F) keep ant foraging active.

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Ticks
Steady
40
/100
MODERATE

Heat at 81°F is reducing tick surface activity.

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Mosquitoes
Steady
35
/100
MODERATE

Warm temps (81°F) support mosquito activity.

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Spiders
Steady
5
/100
LOW

Moderate conditions are keeping spider activity normal.

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Mice & Rats
Steady
0
/100
LOW

Mild temps (81°F) reduce indoor rodent pressure.

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3-Day Pest Outlook for Polk County

Pest TodayWedThu
Wasps
63 🟠63 🟠68 🟠 +5
Termites
45 🟡50 🟡 +550 🟡 +5
Ants
40 🟡40 🟡45 🟡 +5
Ticks
40 🟡45 🟡 +545 🟡 +5
Mosquitoes
35 🟡43 🟡 +843 🟡 +8
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 Polk County?

Wasps risk is HIGH (63/100)

Professional treatment is recommended when scores are this high.

13 homeowners in Polk County have requested inspections

Pest Seasonality in Polk 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)

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37/100 🟡
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35/100 🟡
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35/100 🟡
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46/100 🟡
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36/100 🟡
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Pest FAQ for Polk County

What pests are active in Polk County right now?
Currently active pests in Polk County: Wasps (high risk, score 63/100), Termites (moderate risk, score 45/100), Ants (moderate risk, score 40/100), Ticks (moderate risk, score 40/100), Mosquitoes (moderate risk, score 35/100). Scores are updated every 3 hours from real-time weather data.
Early spring (March-April) is the most effective time for preventive treatment in Polk 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 Polk 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.
Polk 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.

Polk County Pest Forecast by Type

Ticks
40/100 · moderate
Mosquitoes
35/100 · moderate
Ants
40/100 · moderate
Wasps
63/100 · high
Spiders
5/100 · low
Mice & Rats
0/100 · low
Termites
45/100 · moderate

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