The Northern house mosquito (Culex pipiens) looks dull but is one of the most medically important mosquito species in the western U.S. due to it’s ability to transmit diseases, including […]
The Northern house mosquito (Culex pipiens) looks dull but is one of the most medically important mosquito species in the western U.S. due to it’s ability to transmit diseases, including […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 19, 2023 Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Jackson County Jackson County, Ore.—West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquitoes collected in east […]
We have an abundants of mosquitofish. Please stop by the office and pick some up, even if you have stopped by already this year. Mosquitofish are free to Jackson County […]
Standing water resulting from overwatering or faulty irrigation equipment is a common mosquito source we encounter. Adjusting your irrigation schedule and ensuring that all pumps, fittings, and pipes are […]
It’s mosquito season and the Western treehole mosquito (Aedes sierrensis), is particularly active now. This species prefers water-filled tree cavities as it’s larval habitat and are most commonly found in […]
Mosquitofish will be available at our District office starting Monday, May 1st! Mosquitofish are free to Jackson County residents and are a great biological control for mosquito larvae and pupae, […]
Mosquito sources come in lots of forms. Fortunately, you can eliminate many with a quick inspection of your property. Some mosquitoes thrive in the heat of summer so be sure […]
Some parts of Oregon, including Multnomah County, enjoyed record rainfall amounts this spring. In fact, the last time Multnomah County received as much precipitation was 81 years ago. While more […]
Mosquitoes are blood-sucking vectors that carry and transmit several dangerous diseases such as West Nile Virus (WNV), St Louis encephalitis (SLE), Western Equine encephalitis (WEE), and Eastern Equine encephalitis (EEE). […]
Unfortunately, we decided to cancel our JCVCD 2022 Tire Disposal Event due to insufficient staffing. We know this is an important free disposal event for our community to reduce risks […]
JCVCD encourages horse owners to consider vaccinating or boosting horses against West Nile virus before mosquito season begins. West Nile virus is carried by mosquitoes that have fed on infected […]
Have you noticed “mosquitoes” around your home even though it’s winter? While certain species of mosquitoes do overwinter as adults, what you’re most likely seeing are winter crane flies. Like […]
Following an Integrated Mosquito Management (IMM) approach, our primary means of controlling mosquitoes is through breeding source reduction, larval control, and biological control (i.e., mosquitofish). Technicians conduct hundreds of larval […]