Pest Forecast for Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Waupaca County, Wisconsin · Pop. 52,437

38
/100
MODERATE OVERALL RISK

Waupaca County is currently experiencing moderate overall pest risk. Most active: Termites (65), Wasps (58), Mosquitoes (53). Warm temperatures are supporting pest activity.

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

Current Weather Conditions

80.9°F
Temperature
Feels like 80.5°F
48%
Humidity
Dewpoint 59.4°F
0"
Rain (24h)
7-day: 0.59"
8.4 mph
Wind
Gusts 11.9 mph
76.8°F
Soil Temperature
Active pest zone
21%
Soil Moisture
Dry
0.12"
Rain (3-day)
0.59"
Rain (7-day)

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

30-Day Weather Summary

83.2°F
Avg High
↓ vs avg
2.24"
Total Rainfall
11 rainy days

7-Day Weather Forecast

Today
Aug 4
84°
64°
23%
Wed
Aug 5
84°
64°
17%
0.016" rain
Thu
Aug 6
85°
58°
7%
0.004" rain
Fri
Aug 7
88°
64°
7%
Sat
Aug 8
88°
66°
14%
15
Sun
Aug 9
88°
70°
23%
0.008" rain

All Pest Risk Scores for Waupaca County

Termites
Steady
65
/100
HIGH

Current conditions are limiting termite surface activity.

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Wasps
Steady
58
/100
MODERATE

Warm temps (80.9°F) fuel peak wasp foraging.

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Mosquitoes
Steady
53
/100
MODERATE

Warm temps (80.9°F) support mosquito activity.

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Ants
Steady
40
/100
MODERATE

Warm conditions (80.9°F) keep ant foraging active.

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Ticks
Steady
40
/100
MODERATE

Heat at 80.9°F is reducing tick surface activity.

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Spiders
Steady
10
/100
LOW

Moderate conditions are keeping spider activity normal.

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Mice & Rats
Steady
0
/100
LOW

Mild temps (80.9°F) reduce indoor rodent pressure.

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3-Day Pest Outlook for Waupaca County

Pest TodayWedThu
Termites
65 🟠70 🟠 +570 🟠 +5
Wasps
58 🟡63 🟠 +563 🟠 +5
Mosquitoes
53 🟡61 🟠 +861 🟠 +8
Ants
40 🟡45 🟡 +545 🟡 +5
Ticks
40 🟡45 🟡 +545 🟡 +5
Spiders
10 🟢13 🟢 +313 🟢 +3
Mice & Rats
0 🟢0 🟢0 🟢

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

Need Pest Control in Waupaca County?

Termites risk is HIGH (65/100)

Professional treatment is recommended when scores are this high.

8 homeowners in Waupaca County have requested inspections

Pest Seasonality in Waupaca 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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46/100 🟡
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Pest FAQ for Waupaca County

What pests are active in Waupaca County right now?
Currently active pests in Waupaca County: Termites (high risk, score 65/100), Wasps (moderate risk, score 58/100), Mosquitoes (moderate risk, score 53/100), 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 Waupaca 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 Waupaca 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.
Waupaca 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.

Waupaca County Pest Forecast by Type

Ticks
40/100 · moderate
Mosquitoes
53/100 · moderate
Ants
40/100 · moderate
Wasps
58/100 · moderate
Spiders
10/100 · low
Mice & Rats
0/100 · low
Termites
65/100 · high

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