JCVCD News

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Press Release: Lyme Disease Awareness

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 11, 2026 Jackson County Recognizes Lyme Disease Awareness Month and Highlights Local Tick Research Jackson County Vector Control District (JCVCD) is observing Lyme Disease Awareness Month […]

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Seeing signs of rats around your home?

Seeing signs of rats around your home? Jackson County Vector Control District is here to help.   Rats can leave behind a few tell‑tale clues: Droppings near pet food, garbage, […]

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Mosquito Trapping Begins May 5th in Jackson County

Jackson County Vector Control District will begin countywide adult mosquito surveillance on May 5th, using the full range of traps featured in our public information materials. These traps help us […]

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Mosquitofish Season Begins May 4th

May 4th marks the start of mosquitofish distribution for Jackson County residents, and Jackson County Vector Control District is ready to help you prepare for mosquito season. Mosquitofish are an […]

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Celebrating National Earth Day

National Earth Day is coming up on April 22, and Jackson County Vector Control District is proud to join our community in celebrating the health of our environment and the […]

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2026 Tire Recycle Drive

May 21 & May 22 @ 8:00 am – 5:30 pm at  555 Mosquito Ln., Central Point 97502 2026 Free Tire Collection Requirements: Each Jackson County residence may bring up to 15 RIMLESS […]

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JCVCD at the Jackson & Josephine Health Fair 2026

                  Jackson County Vector Control District will be participating in the Jackson & Josephine Health Fair on Saturday, April 18th, 2026, at […]

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Stay Connected With JCVCD on Facebook

Jackson County Vector Control District is now sharing even more updates, seasonal tips, and community news on our official Facebook page. Following us is an easy way to stay informed […]

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Getting Ready for Mosquito Season This April

As warmer weather arrives, mosquito season begins to ramp up in Jackson County. Early spring is the perfect time for residents to take simple steps that reduce mosquito breeding around […]

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JCVCD at American Mosquito Control Association

Jackson County Vector Control at the 2026 AMCA Annual Conference: Jackson County Vector Control District will be attending the American Mosquito Control Association Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon, March 23–27. […]

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Western black-legged tick #dontbeaticktarget

Western black-legged tick: Adult western black-legged ticks (Ixodes pacificus) have eight legs and are flattened in their unfed state. Unfed females are approximately 1/8 of an inch long, with a dark […]

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Spring Forward with JCVCD

                Spring Forward on March 8th Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 8th, and it’s a great reminder to take a few […]

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National Tick Awareness Month (NTAM)

After a long winter, spring is finally on the horizon and ticks will soon become more active!  Learn about ticks and what you can do to prevent them from becoming […]

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JCVCD at the Expo for Sportsmen’s & Outdoor Recreation Show

🦟🌲 Jackson County Vector Control District is excited to be at the 25th Annual NewsWatch 12 Sportsmen’s & Outdoor Recreation Show! 🌲🕷️ We’re bringing mosquito control, tick awareness, and local […]

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JCVCD closed for the Holiday’s

Jackson County Vector Control will be closed Thursday Christmas Day (December 25) and Thursday New Year’s Day (January 1). We will be here for regular hours: Monday – Wednesday: 8:00 […]