Pest Forecast for Richland County, Wisconsin

Richland County, Wisconsin · Pop. 17,252

42
/100
MODERATE OVERALL RISK

Richland County is currently experiencing moderate overall pest risk. Most active: Wasps (68), Termites (65), Mosquitoes (63). Warm temperatures are supporting pest activity.

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

Current Weather Conditions

80.3°F
Temperature
Feels like 81.6°F
51%
Humidity
Dewpoint 60.5°F
0"
Rain (24h)
7-day: 0.93"
5.4 mph
Wind
Gusts 8.5 mph
77°F
Soil Temperature
Active pest zone
26%
Soil Moisture
Moist
0.25"
Rain (3-day)
0.93"
Rain (7-day)

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

30-Day Weather Summary

83.1°F
Avg High
↓ vs avg
3.15"
Total Rainfall
12 rainy days

7-Day Weather Forecast

Today
Aug 4
82°
64°
23%
0.043" rain
Wed
Aug 5
80°
64°
38%
Thu
Aug 6
82°
59°
25%
Fri
Aug 7
86°
64°
2%
Sat
Aug 8
86°
63°
22%
Sun
Aug 9
88°
71°
22%

All Pest Risk Scores for Richland County

Wasps
Steady
68
/100
HIGH

Warm temps (80.3°F) fuel peak wasp foraging.

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Termites
Steady
65
/100
HIGH

Current conditions are limiting termite surface activity.

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Mosquitoes
Rising
63
/100
HIGH

Warm temps (80.3°F) support mosquito activity.

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Ants
Falling
40
/100
MODERATE

Warm conditions (80.3°F) keep ant foraging active.

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Ticks
Falling
40
/100
MODERATE

Heat at 80.3°F is reducing tick surface activity.

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Spiders
Falling
18
/100
LOW

Moderate conditions are keeping spider activity normal.

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Mice & Rats
Steady
0
/100
LOW

Mild temps (80.3°F) reduce indoor rodent pressure.

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3-Day Pest Outlook for Richland County

Pest TodayWedThu
Wasps
68 🟠73 🟠 +573 🟠 +5
Termites
65 🟠70 🟠 +570 🟠 +5
Mosquitoes
63 🟠71 🟠 +871 🟠 +8
Ants
40 🟡45 🟡 +545 🟡 +5
Ticks
40 🟡45 🟡 +545 🟡 +5
Spiders
18 🟢21 🟢 +321 🟢 +3
Mice & Rats
0 🟢0 🟢0 🟢

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

Need Pest Control in Richland County?

Wasps risk is HIGH (68/100)

Professional treatment is recommended when scores are this high.

9 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 ← 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 Richland County

What pests are active in Richland County right now?
Currently active pests in Richland County: Wasps (high risk, score 68/100), Termites (high risk, score 65/100), Mosquitoes (high risk, score 63/100), Ants (moderate risk, score 40/100), Ticks (moderate risk, score 40/100). 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
40/100 · moderate
Mosquitoes
63/100 · high
Ants
40/100 · moderate
Wasps
68/100 · high
Spiders
18/100 · low
Mice & Rats
0/100 · low
Termites
65/100 · high

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