Pest Forecast for Vernon County, Wisconsin

Vernon County, Wisconsin · Pop. 30,822

45
/100
MODERATE OVERALL RISK

Vernon County is currently experiencing moderate overall pest risk. Most active: Spiders (95), Ticks (75), Termites (40).

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

Current Weather Conditions

52.6°F
Temperature
Feels like 47.6°F
70%
Humidity
Dewpoint 43.1°F
0"
Rain (24h)
7-day: 0.38"
7.9 mph
Wind
Gusts 14.8 mph
52.3°F
Soil Temperature
Active pest zone
30%
Soil Moisture
Moist
0.37"
Rain (3-day)
0.38"
Rain (7-day)

Source: Open-Meteo weather models for Vernon County area · Updated Oct 2, 3:04 AM

30-Day Weather Summary

72.2°F
Avg High
↓ vs avg
8.21"
Total Rainfall
19 rainy days

7-Day Weather Forecast

Today
Oct 2
59°
44°
1%
Sat
Oct 3
59°
43°
4%
Sun
Oct 4
65°
48°
3%
Mon
Oct 5
64°
42°
Tue
Oct 6
64°
41°
0.047" rain
15
Wed
Oct 7
71°
51°
8%
0.413" rain

All Pest Risk Scores for Vernon County

Spiders
Steady
95
/100
SEVERE

Humidity at 70% attracts insects, drawing spiders.

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Ticks
Steady
75
/100
HIGH

Temps of 52.6°F are in the tick questing range.

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Termites
Steady
40
/100
MODERATE

Current conditions are limiting termite surface activity.

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Mosquitoes
Steady
38
/100
MODERATE

Cool temps (52.6°F) are limiting mosquito flights.

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Wasps
Steady
28
/100
LOW

Current temps (52.6°F) are limiting wasp activity.

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Mice & Rats
Steady
25
/100
LOW

Cold temps (52.6°F) are pushing rodents indoors.

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Ants
Steady
15
/100
LOW

Cool temps are reducing ant foraging activity.

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3-Day Pest Outlook for Vernon County

Pest TodaySatSun
Spiders
95 🔴100 🔴 +598 🔴 +3
Ticks
75 🟠80 🔴 +580 🔴 +5
Termites
40 🟡40 🟡40 🟡
Mosquitoes
38 🟡38 🟡38 🟡
Wasps
28 🟢28 🟢28 🟢
Mice & Rats
25 🟢30 🟡 +530 🟡 +5
Ants
15 🟢15 🟢15 🟢

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.

13 homeowners in Vernon County have requested inspections

Pest Seasonality in Vernon 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

La Crosse
41/100 🟡
Baraboo
53/100 🟡
Marshfield
33/100 🟡
Altoona
28/100 🟢
Middleton
49/100 🟡
Verona
52/100 🟡
Waunakee
47/100 🟡
Eau Claire
32/100 🟡

Pest FAQ for Vernon County

What pests are active in Vernon County right now?
Currently active pests in Vernon County: Spiders (severe risk, score 95/100), Ticks (high risk, score 75/100), Termites (moderate risk, score 40/100), Mosquitoes (moderate risk, score 38/100). Scores are updated every 3 hours from real-time weather data.
Early spring (March-April) is the most effective time for preventive treatment in Vernon 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 Vernon 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.
Vernon 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.

Vernon County Pest Forecast by Type

Ticks
75/100 · high
Mosquitoes
38/100 · moderate
Ants
15/100 · low
Wasps
28/100 · low
Spiders
95/100 · severe
Mice & Rats
25/100 · low
Termites
40/100 · moderate

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