West Nile virus (WNv) is the most common mosquito‑borne disease in the United States, and it’s something we monitor closely here in Jackson County. Since 2020, JCVCD has tested 28 […]
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Spotlight on Gravid Mosquito Traps
Gravid Mosquito Traps: How They Help Us Detect West Nile Virus in Jackson County Across Jackson County, our team uses a variety of mosquito traps to understand what species are […]
Vector control levy headed to November ballot: Growing public health risks and service demands prompt levy proposal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 23, 2026 Contact: Geoff Taylor, District Manager Jackson County Vector Control District 541-826-2199 gtaylor@jcvcd.gov Vector control levy headed to November ballot Growing public health risks […]
West Nile Virus & Horses
West Nile virus (WNv), a mosquito-borne virus that affects humans and other animals, has been detected in Oregon each year since 2004. Horses are particularly vulnerable and make up the […]
Keeping the Expo Enjoyable — One Trap at a Time
Our team has been working hard around the Jackson County Expo this season, and we wanted to give you a behind‑the‑scenes look at what mosquito surveillance really looks like. Every […]
National Mosquito Control Awareness Week — June 2026
National Mosquito Control Awareness Week arrives in June 2026, and Jackson County Vector Control District is proud to recognize this nationwide effort to highlight the importance of mosquito prevention, surveillance, […]
Honoring Juneteenth
Honoring Juneteenth Jackson County Vector Control District recognizes and honors Juneteenth as a day of reflection, freedom, and celebration. While the holiday falls on Friday, June 19th, our district operates […]
Heartworm concern for your pets in Jackson County
Heartworms aren’t just a seasonal worry—they’re a serious, preventable threat to our dogs. While mosquitoes are mostly just an itchy nuisance to us humans, they can transmit heartworm disease to […]
Spotlight: The EVS Trap You’ll See Around Jackson County This Season
🦟Hey Jackson County — if you spot one of these sleek black EVS (Encephalitis Virus Surveillance) traps in your neighborhood, here’s the inside scoop on what they do and why […]
Press Release Tire Recycle Drive
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 4, 2026 Contact: Geoff Taylor, District Manager Jackson County Vector Control District 541-826-2199 office@jcvcd.gov JCVCD collects 9,500 tires during annual recycle drive Program eliminates mosquito […]
What is “Vector” control?
🦟 What Is Vector Control… and Why Should You Care? Most people don’t think about vector control until mosquitoes crash the backyard BBQ like they were invited. But keeping those […]
Submitting a Service Request with JCVCD
Submitting a Service Request with JCVCD Residents can report mosquito issues quickly and efficiently by submitting a service request online https://jcvcd.gov/service-request/ . This helps our team respond faster and ensures […]
Jackson County Vector Control District will be closed on Memorial Day
Jackson County Vector Control District will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25th, in honor of the holiday and in remembrance of those who have served. Normal office hours […]
