Pest Forecast for Richland County, Wisconsin

Richland County, Wisconsin · Pop. 17,252

53
/100
MODERATE OVERALL RISK

Richland County is currently experiencing moderate overall pest risk. Most active: Spiders (95), Ticks (85), Mosquitoes (58).

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

Current Weather Conditions

54.1°F
Temperature
Feels like 50.8°F
79%
Humidity
Dewpoint 47.7°F
0"
Rain (24h)
7-day: 1.94"
6.3 mph
Wind
Gusts 14.8 mph
54°F
Soil Temperature
Active pest zone
31%
Soil Moisture
Moist
1.93"
Rain (3-day)
1.94"
Rain (7-day)

Source: Open-Meteo weather models for Richland County area · Updated Oct 2, 3:05 AM

30-Day Weather Summary

73.7°F
Avg High
↓ vs avg
7.14"
Total Rainfall
18 rainy days

7-Day Weather Forecast

Today
Oct 2
60°
45°
1%
Sat
Oct 3
61°
43°
4%
Sun
Oct 4
67°
48°
3%
Mon
Oct 5
64°
42°
Tue
Oct 6
64°
41°
0.016" rain
Wed
Oct 7
72°
51°
7%
0.22" rain

All Pest Risk Scores for Richland County

Spiders
Rising
95
/100
SEVERE

Humidity at 79% attracts insects, drawing spiders.

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Ticks
Steady
85
/100
SEVERE

Temps of 54.1°F are in the tick questing range.

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Mosquitoes
Steady
58
/100
MODERATE

Cool temps (54.1°F) are limiting mosquito flights.

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Termites
Falling
45
/100
MODERATE

Current conditions are limiting termite surface activity.

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Mice & Rats
Rising
40
/100
MODERATE

Cold temps (54.1°F) are pushing rodents indoors.

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Ants
Falling
30
/100
MODERATE

Cool temps are reducing ant foraging activity.

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Wasps
Falling
20
/100
LOW

Current temps (54.1°F) are limiting wasp activity.

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3-Day Pest Outlook for Richland County

Pest TodaySatSun
Spiders
95 🔴100 🔴 +598 🔴 +3
Ticks
85 🔴90 🔴 +590 🔴 +5
Mosquitoes
58 🟡58 🟡58 🟡
Termites
45 🟡45 🟡45 🟡
Mice & Rats
40 🟡45 🟡 +545 🟡 +5
Ants
30 🟡30 🟡30 🟡
Wasps
20 🟢20 🟢20 🟢

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

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Spiders risk is SEVERE (95/100)

Professional treatment is recommended when scores are this high.

14 homeowners in Richland County have requested inspections

Pest Seasonality in Richland 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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47/100 🟡
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51/100 🟡
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47/100 🟡
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Pest FAQ for Richland County

What pests are active in Richland County right now?
Currently active pests in Richland County: Spiders (severe risk, score 95/100), Ticks (severe risk, score 85/100), Mosquitoes (moderate risk, score 58/100), Termites (moderate risk, score 45/100), Mice & Rats (moderate risk, score 40/100), Ants (moderate risk, score 30/100). Scores are updated every 3 hours from real-time weather data.
Early spring (March-April) is the most effective time for preventive treatment in Richland 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 Richland 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.
Richland 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.

Richland County Pest Forecast by Type

Ticks
85/100 · severe
Mosquitoes
58/100 · moderate
Ants
30/100 · moderate
Wasps
20/100 · low
Spiders
95/100 · severe
Mice & Rats
40/100 · moderate
Termites
45/100 · moderate

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