Pest Forecast for Sawyer County, Wisconsin

Sawyer County, Wisconsin · Pop. 16,557

38
/100
MODERATE OVERALL RISK

Sawyer County is currently experiencing moderate overall pest risk. Most active: Wasps (63), Termites (50), Mosquitoes (43). Warm temperatures are supporting pest activity.

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

Current Weather Conditions

78.7°F
Temperature
Feels like 78.1°F
54%
Humidity
Dewpoint 60.6°F
0"
Rain (24h)
7-day: 0.24"
9.9 mph
Wind
Gusts 21.7 mph
78.8°F
Soil Temperature
Active pest zone
17%
Soil Moisture
Dry
0"
Rain (3-day)
0.24"
Rain (7-day)

Source: Open-Meteo weather models for Sawyer County area · Updated Aug 4, 12:03 AM

30-Day Weather Summary

81.4°F
Avg High
↓ vs avg
2.18"
Total Rainfall
11 rainy days

7-Day Weather Forecast

Today
Aug 4
76°
63°
35%
0.35" rain
Wed
Aug 5
82°
53°
Thu
Aug 6
86°
57°
6%
Fri
Aug 7
89°
59°
12%
0.024" rain
Sat
Aug 8
93°
63°
32%
0.626" rain
15
Sun
Aug 9
80°
57°
32%

All Pest Risk Scores for Sawyer County

Wasps
Steady
63
/100
HIGH

Warm temps (78.7°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
Steady
43
/100
MODERATE

Warm temps (78.7°F) support mosquito activity.

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Ants
Steady
40
/100
MODERATE

Warm conditions (78.7°F) keep ant foraging active.

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Ticks
Steady
40
/100
MODERATE

Temps of 78.7°F are in the tick questing range.

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Spiders
Steady
30
/100
MODERATE

Moderate conditions are keeping spider activity normal.

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Mice & Rats
Steady
0
/100
LOW

Mild temps (78.7°F) reduce indoor rodent pressure.

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3-Day Pest Outlook for Sawyer County

Pest TodayWedThu
Wasps
63 🟠63 🟠68 🟠 +5
Termites
50 🟡55 🟡 +555 🟡 +5
Mosquitoes
43 🟡43 🟡51 🟡 +8
Ants
40 🟡40 🟡45 🟡 +5
Ticks
40 🟡45 🟡 +545 🟡 +5
Spiders
30 🟡33 🟡 +333 🟡 +3
Mice & Rats
0 🟢0 🟢0 🟢

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

Need Pest Control in Sawyer County?

Wasps risk is HIGH (63/100)

Professional treatment is recommended when scores are this high.

11 homeowners in Sawyer County have requested inspections

Pest Seasonality in Sawyer 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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37/100 🟡
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Pest FAQ for Sawyer County

What pests are active in Sawyer County right now?
Currently active pests in Sawyer County: Wasps (high risk, score 63/100), 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 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 Sawyer 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 Sawyer 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.
Sawyer 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.

Sawyer County Pest Forecast by Type

Ticks
40/100 · moderate
Mosquitoes
43/100 · moderate
Ants
40/100 · moderate
Wasps
63/100 · high
Spiders
30/100 · moderate
Mice & Rats
0/100 · low
Termites
50/100 · moderate

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