Pest Forecast for Polk County, Wisconsin

Polk County, Wisconsin · Pop. 44,205

45
/100
MODERATE OVERALL RISK

Polk County is currently experiencing moderate overall pest risk. Most active: Wasps (93), Termites (60), Spiders (43). Warm temperatures are supporting pest activity.

Last updated: June 5, 2026 · Source: Open-Meteo Professional Weather Data

Current Weather Conditions

79.7°F
Temperature
Feels like 82.6°F
50%
Humidity
Dewpoint 59.4°F
0"
Rain (24h)
7-day: 0"
6.2 mph
Wind
Gusts 9.4 mph
77.7°F
Soil Temperature
Active pest zone
29%
Soil Moisture
Moist
0"
Rain (3-day)
0"
Rain (7-day)

Source: Open-Meteo weather models for Polk County area · Updated Jun 5, 7:03 PM

30-Day Weather Summary

67.6°F
Avg High
↑ vs avg
1.9"
Total Rainfall
10 rainy days

7-Day Weather Forecast

Today
Jun 5
80°
62°
47%
1.079" rain
Sat
Jun 6
84°
57°
4%
Sun
Jun 7
79°
61°
5%
0.008" rain
16
Mon
Jun 8
72°
63°
79%
0.272" rain
Tue
Jun 9
81°
66°
40%
16
Wed
Jun 10
89°
71°
46%
0.004" rain
20
Thu
Jun 11
77°
64°
46%
0.071" rain
15

All Pest Risk Scores for Polk County

Wasps
Steady
93
/100
SEVERE

Warm temps (79.7°F) fuel peak wasp foraging.

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Termites
Steady
60
/100
HIGH

Current conditions are limiting termite surface activity.

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Spiders
Steady
43
/100
MODERATE

Moderate conditions are keeping spider activity normal.

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Ants
Steady
40
/100
MODERATE

Warm conditions (79.7°F) keep ant foraging active.

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Ticks
Steady
40
/100
MODERATE

Temps of 79.7°F are in the tick questing range.

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Mosquitoes
Steady
38
/100
MODERATE

Warm temps (79.7°F) support mosquito activity.

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Mice & Rats
Steady
0
/100
LOW

Mild temps (79.7°F) reduce indoor rodent pressure.

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3-Day Pest Outlook for Polk County

Pest TodaySatSun
Wasps
93 🔴98 🔴 +593 🔴
Termites
60 🟠65 🟠 +565 🟠 +5
Spiders
43 🟡46 🟡 +346 🟡 +3
Ants
40 🟡45 🟡 +540 🟡
Ticks
40 🟡45 🟡 +545 🟡 +5
Mosquitoes
38 🟡46 🟡 +846 🟡 +8
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 SEVERE (93/100)

Professional treatment is recommended when scores are this high.

12 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 ← Now 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 Mice/Rats (peak intrusion), Spiders (indoor)
Nov Mice/Rats (indoor)
Dec Mice/Rats (indoor)

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41/100 🟡
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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 (severe risk, score 93/100), Termites (high risk, score 60/100), Spiders (moderate risk, score 43/100), Ants (moderate risk, score 40/100), Ticks (moderate risk, score 40/100), Mosquitoes (moderate risk, score 38/100). 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
38/100 · moderate
Ants
40/100 · moderate
Wasps
93/100 · severe
Spiders
43/100 · moderate
Mice & Rats
0/100 · low
Termites
60/100 · high

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