FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 17, 2023 Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Jackson County Jackson County, Ore.—West Nile virus (WNv) has been detected in three […]
JCVCD News
Request for Competitive Bids – Office Remodel
Sealed Competitive Bids to provide construction services for the Jackson County Vector Control District (“District”) will be received at the District office, 555 Mosquito Lane, Central Point, OR 97502, until […]
Don’t Give House Mosquitoes a Home!
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 […]
Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Jackson County
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 […]
Mosquitofish
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 […]
JCVCD Closed July 3rd, Open July 4th!
Jackson County Vector Control District will be closed on Monday, July 3rd but WILL BE OPEN on Tuesday, July 4th during our normal business hours 8am-4pm! Have a safe and […]
Overwatering and Mosquitoes
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 […]
Mosquitoes at Home in the Trees
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 […]
It’s Tick Nymph Season
Ticks go through 4 life stages: egg, larva, nymph, and adult. Spring and early summer are when tick nymphs are most active and they can be infected with the same […]
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month!
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne disease in the United States. It is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi […]
Mosquitofish Available May 1st!
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, […]
JCVCD Begins Annual Tick Collections
JCVCD kicked off it’s 2023 tick collections last week! We collect Western blacklegged ticks (Ixodes pacificus) from locations throughout Jackson County for disease testing. Western blacklegged ticks are capable of […]
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