Pest Forecast for Rusk County, Wisconsin

Rusk County, Wisconsin · Pop. 14,178

39
/100
MODERATE OVERALL RISK

Rusk County is currently experiencing moderate overall pest risk. Most active: Wasps (68), Termites (50), Mosquitoes (43). Warm temperatures are supporting pest activity.

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

Current Weather Conditions

78.8°F
Temperature
Feels like 78.2°F
53%
Humidity
Dewpoint 60.2°F
0"
Rain (24h)
7-day: 0.27"
9.6 mph
Wind
Gusts 19.5 mph
79.6°F
Soil Temperature
Active pest zone
15%
Soil Moisture
Dry
0"
Rain (3-day)
0.27"
Rain (7-day)

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

30-Day Weather Summary

82.5°F
Avg High
↓ vs avg
2.28"
Total Rainfall
11 rainy days

7-Day Weather Forecast

Today
Aug 4
77°
66°
32%
0.299" rain
Wed
Aug 5
84°
54°
1%
Thu
Aug 6
88°
57°
4%
Fri
Aug 7
92°
59°
13%
18
Sat
Aug 8
92°
64°
27%
0.445" rain
17
Sun
Aug 9
84°
61°
34%
0.063" rain

All Pest Risk Scores for Rusk County

Wasps
Steady
68
/100
HIGH

Warm temps (78.8°F) fuel peak wasp foraging.

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Termites
Steady
50
/100
MODERATE

Current conditions are limiting termite surface activity.

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Mosquitoes
Rising
43
/100
MODERATE

Warm temps (78.8°F) support mosquito activity.

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Ants
Steady
40
/100
MODERATE

Warm conditions (78.8°F) keep ant foraging active.

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Ticks
Steady
40
/100
MODERATE

Temps of 78.8°F are in the tick questing range.

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Spiders
Rising
35
/100
MODERATE

Moderate conditions are keeping spider activity normal.

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Mice & Rats
Steady
0
/100
LOW

Mild temps (78.8°F) reduce indoor rodent pressure.

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3-Day Pest Outlook for Rusk County

Pest TodayWedThu
Wasps
68 🟠68 🟠73 🟠 +5
Termites
50 🟡55 🟡 +555 🟡 +5
Mosquitoes
43 🟡51 🟡 +851 🟡 +8
Ants
40 🟡40 🟡45 🟡 +5
Ticks
40 🟡45 🟡 +545 🟡 +5
Spiders
35 🟡38 🟡 +338 🟡 +3
Mice & Rats
0 🟢0 🟢0 🟢

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

Need Pest Control in Rusk County?

Wasps risk is HIGH (68/100)

Professional treatment is recommended when scores are this high.

12 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 ← 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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35/100 🟡
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36/100 🟡
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37/100 🟡
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35/100 🟡
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46/100 🟡
Hudson
37/100 🟡
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53/100 🟡

Pest FAQ for Rusk County

What pests are active in Rusk County right now?
Currently active pests in Rusk County: Wasps (high risk, score 68/100), Termites (moderate risk, score 50/100), Mosquitoes (moderate risk, score 43/100), Ants (moderate risk, score 40/100), Ticks (moderate risk, score 40/100), Spiders (moderate risk, score 35/100). 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
40/100 · moderate
Mosquitoes
43/100 · moderate
Ants
40/100 · moderate
Wasps
68/100 · high
Spiders
35/100 · moderate
Mice & Rats
0/100 · low
Termites
50/100 · moderate

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