Pest Forecast for Rusk County, Wisconsin

Rusk County, Wisconsin · Pop. 14,178

27
/100
LOW OVERALL RISK

Rusk County is currently experiencing low overall pest risk. Most active: Ticks (50), Spiders (48), Mice & Rats (45). Cool conditions are limiting outdoor pest activity.

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

Current Weather Conditions

48.8°F
Temperature
Feels like 42.9°F
62%
Humidity
Dewpoint 36.3°F
0"
Rain (24h)
7-day: 0.19"
6.6 mph
Wind
Gusts 17 mph
47.8°F
Soil Temperature
Emergence zone
19%
Soil Moisture
Dry
0.19"
Rain (3-day)
0.19"
Rain (7-day)

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

30-Day Weather Summary

71.1°F
Avg High
↓ vs avg
2.93"
Total Rainfall
12 rainy days

7-Day Weather Forecast

Today
Oct 2
58°
39°
1%
Sat
Oct 3
59°
41°
40%
0.033" rain
17
Sun
Oct 4
64°
44°
39%
0.004" rain
Mon
Oct 5
62°
39°
Tue
Oct 6
66°
42°
2%
18
Wed
Oct 7
69°
52°
3%
0.024" rain

All Pest Risk Scores for Rusk County

Ticks
Steady
50
/100
MODERATE

Temps of 48.8°F are in the tick questing range.

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Spiders
Steady
48
/100
MODERATE

Humidity at 62% attracts insects, drawing spiders.

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Mice & Rats
Steady
45
/100
MODERATE

Cold temps (48.8°F) are pushing rodents indoors.

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Wasps
Steady
28
/100
LOW

Current temps (48.8°F) are limiting wasp activity.

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Termites
Falling
10
/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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Mosquitoes
Falling
3
/100
LOW

Cool temps (48.8°F) are limiting mosquito flights.

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3-Day Pest Outlook for Rusk County

Pest TodaySatSun
Ticks
50 🟡55 🟡 +555 🟡 +5
Spiders
48 🟡56 🟡 +856 🟡 +8
Mice & Rats
45 🟡50 🟡 +550 🟡 +5
Wasps
28 🟢28 🟢28 🟢
Termites
10 🟢10 🟢10 🟢
Ants
5 🟢5 🟢5 🟢
Mosquitoes
3 🟢3 🟢3 🟢

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

Need Pest Control in Rusk County?

Ticks risk is MODERATE (50/100)

Preventive treatment now can avoid costly infestations later.

9 homeowners in Rusk County have requested inspections

Pest Seasonality in Rusk 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)

Nearby Cities

Altoona
28/100 🟢
Eau Claire
32/100 🟡
Marshfield
33/100 🟡
New Richmond
33/100 🟡
Wausau
33/100 🟡
La Crosse
41/100 🟡
Hudson
37/100 🟡
Baraboo
53/100 🟡

Pest FAQ for Rusk County

What pests are active in Rusk County right now?
Currently active pests in Rusk County: Ticks (moderate risk, score 50/100), Spiders (moderate risk, score 48/100), Mice & Rats (moderate risk, score 45/100). Scores are updated every 3 hours from real-time weather data.
Early spring (March-April) is the most effective time for preventive treatment in Rusk 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 Rusk 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.
Rusk 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.

Rusk County Pest Forecast by Type

Ticks
50/100 · moderate
Mosquitoes
3/100 · low
Ants
5/100 · low
Wasps
28/100 · low
Spiders
48/100 · moderate
Mice & Rats
45/100 · moderate
Termites
10/100 · low

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