Pest Forecast for Price County, Wisconsin

Price County, Wisconsin · Pop. 13,845

37
/100
MODERATE OVERALL RISK

Price County is currently experiencing moderate overall pest risk. Most active: Wasps (83), Termites (50), Ants (40). Warm temperatures are supporting pest activity.

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

Current Weather Conditions

81.2°F
Temperature
Feels like 79.9°F
46%
Humidity
Dewpoint 58.5°F
0"
Rain (24h)
7-day: 0.12"
9.8 mph
Wind
Gusts 16.8 mph
76.7°F
Soil Temperature
Active pest zone
10%
Soil Moisture
Dry
0"
Rain (3-day)
0.12"
Rain (7-day)

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

30-Day Weather Summary

80.6°F
Avg High
↑ vs avg
1.67"
Total Rainfall
12 rainy days

7-Day Weather Forecast

Today
Aug 4
77°
65°
25%
0.126" rain
18
Wed
Aug 5
81°
59°
2%
Thu
Aug 6
85°
57°
5%
Fri
Aug 7
89°
59°
15%
0.031" rain
Sat
Aug 8
88°
63°
31%
0.205" rain
Sun
Aug 9
82°
59°
31%
0.043" rain

All Pest Risk Scores for Price County

Wasps
Rising
83
/100
SEVERE

Warm temps (81.2°F) fuel peak wasp foraging.

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Termites
Rising
50
/100
MODERATE

Current conditions are limiting termite surface activity.

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Ants
Steady
40
/100
MODERATE

Warm conditions (81.2°F) keep ant foraging active.

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Ticks
Rising
40
/100
MODERATE

Heat at 81.2°F is reducing tick surface activity.

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Mosquitoes
Steady
33
/100
MODERATE

Warm temps (81.2°F) support mosquito activity.

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Spiders
Steady
10
/100
LOW

Moderate conditions are keeping spider activity normal.

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Mice & Rats
Steady
0
/100
LOW

Mild temps (81.2°F) reduce indoor rodent pressure.

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3-Day Pest Outlook for Price County

Pest TodayWedThu
Wasps
83 🔴83 🔴88 🔴 +5
Termites
50 🟡55 🟡 +555 🟡 +5
Ants
40 🟡40 🟡45 🟡 +5
Ticks
40 🟡45 🟡 +545 🟡 +5
Mosquitoes
33 🟡41 🟡 +841 🟡 +8
Spiders
10 🟢13 🟢 +313 🟢 +3
Mice & Rats
0 🟢0 🟢0 🟢

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

Need Pest Control in Price County?

Wasps risk is SEVERE (83/100)

Professional treatment is recommended when scores are this high.

13 homeowners in Price County have requested inspections

Pest Seasonality in Price 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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Pest FAQ for Price County

What pests are active in Price County right now?
Currently active pests in Price County: Wasps (severe risk, score 83/100), Termites (moderate risk, score 50/100), Ants (moderate risk, score 40/100), Ticks (moderate risk, score 40/100), Mosquitoes (moderate risk, score 33/100). Scores are updated every 3 hours from real-time weather data.
Early spring (March-April) is the most effective time for preventive treatment in Price 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 Price 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.
Price 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.

Price County Pest Forecast by Type

Ticks
40/100 · moderate
Mosquitoes
33/100 · moderate
Ants
40/100 · moderate
Wasps
83/100 · severe
Spiders
10/100 · low
Mice & Rats
0/100 · low
Termites
50/100 · moderate

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