Pest Forecast for Polk County, Wisconsin

Polk County, Wisconsin · Pop. 44,205

30
/100
MODERATE OVERALL RISK

Polk County is currently experiencing moderate overall pest risk. Most active: Spiders (60), Ticks (50). Cool conditions are limiting outdoor pest activity.

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

Current Weather Conditions

49.7°F
Temperature
Feels like 44.3°F
61%
Humidity
Dewpoint 36.8°F
0"
Rain (24h)
7-day: 0.43"
5.4 mph
Wind
Gusts 13.9 mph
50.1°F
Soil Temperature
Active pest zone
20%
Soil Moisture
Dry
0.43"
Rain (3-day)
0.43"
Rain (7-day)

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

30-Day Weather Summary

70.2°F
Avg High
↓ vs avg
3.39"
Total Rainfall
16 rainy days

7-Day Weather Forecast

Today
Oct 2
59°
40°
3%
Sat
Oct 3
63°
46°
43%
0.031" rain
19
Sun
Oct 4
65°
46°
15%
0.004" rain
Mon
Oct 5
62°
40°
Tue
Oct 6
69°
46°
2%
20
Wed
Oct 7
69°
53°
3%

All Pest Risk Scores for Polk County

Spiders
Steady
60
/100
HIGH

Humidity at 61% attracts insects, drawing spiders.

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Ticks
Steady
50
/100
MODERATE

Temps of 49.7°F are in the tick questing range.

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Wasps
Steady
28
/100
LOW

Current temps (49.7°F) are limiting wasp activity.

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Mice & Rats
Steady
25
/100
LOW

Cold temps (49.7°F) are pushing rodents indoors.

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Mosquitoes
Steady
23
/100
LOW

Cool temps (49.7°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 Polk County

Pest TodaySatSun
Spiders
60 🟠68 🟠 +863 🟠 +3
Ticks
50 🟡55 🟡 +555 🟡 +5
Wasps
28 🟢28 🟢28 🟢
Mice & Rats
25 🟢30 🟡 +530 🟡 +5
Mosquitoes
23 🟢23 🟢23 🟢
Termites
20 🟢20 🟢20 🟢
Ants
5 🟢5 🟢5 🟢

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

Need Pest Control in Polk County?

Spiders risk is HIGH (60/100)

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 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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37/100 🟡
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32/100 🟡
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28/100 🟢
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41/100 🟡
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33/100 🟡
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Pest FAQ for Polk County

What pests are active in Polk County right now?
Currently active pests in Polk County: Spiders (high risk, score 60/100), 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 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
50/100 · moderate
Mosquitoes
23/100 · low
Ants
5/100 · low
Wasps
28/100 · low
Spiders
60/100 · high
Mice & Rats
25/100 · low
Termites
20/100 · low

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