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JCVCD Closed for Veterans Day

Jackson County Vector Control will be closed this Thursday, November 9th, 2023 in observance of Veterans Day. We will return Monday November 13th at 8:00am. Thank you.

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Surplus Items for Sale!!

Please check out Public Surplus to see items JCVCD has posted for auction. https://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/browse/home

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Fall Brings out Mosquito Look-Alikes

Fall Brings out Mosquito Look-Alikes Several insects such as the wood gnat (Anisopodidae sp.) and winter cranefly (Trichoceridae sp.) can be abundant in our area during fall and early winter.  […]

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Office Under Construction Starting October 2nd, 2023

Our District office is being remodeled and will be closed for construction beginning Monday October 2nd, 2023!  We’ll be setting up a temporary office space in the shop located just […]

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August and September Peak Months for West Nile Virus

Jackson County Vector Control District wants to remind residents that August and September are peak months for West Nile virus (WNv) in our county.   In August, the District has detected […]

Encephalitis Virus Surveillance (EVS) Traps

Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Medford and Phoenix

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

Use Mosquitofish to Control Mosquitoes

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Tire Drive July 13-15, 2023

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]