Do Rats Hibernate? Contrary to popular belief, rats do not hibernate. Even during the cold winter months, they remain active, seeking food and warmth. Homeowners should regularly inspect their homes for […]
Jackson County Vector Control District
Working to protect residents of Jackson County, Oregon from mosquito and vector-borne disease since 1968
Jackson County
2024 West Nile Virus Activity
Updated 9/24/2024
Mosquito Pools Tested
WNV Positive Mosquito Pools
Infected Horses
Human Cases
Who We Are
Jackson County Vector Control District is an Oregon Special District formed by public vote in 1968. We conduct mosquito and tick surveillance, disease testing, mosquito control, and public education/outreach as part of an Integrated Mosquito Management (IMM) program to protect Jackson County residents from vector-borne diseases. We are governed by a Board of Trustees whose members are appointed by the Jackson County Board of Commissioners.
How Do I?
From submitting a mosquito service request to tick identification, we're here to assist residents of Jackson County.
Control & Prevention
Latest News
Planned Adult Mosquito Treatment 08/29/2024
We are planning to conduct adult mosquito control treatments on certain routes within the red highlighted areas between 3-6 am on 08/29/2024. We will not be treating the entire highlighted […]
National Ecologist Day
On November 1st, we celebrate the 158th anniversary of the World Ecology and Ecologist Day. This day is meant to remind people of the significance of knowing and valuing the […]
Bats help reduce the spread of mosquito-borne diseases
Yes, bats eat mosquitoes and play a significant role in reducing mosquito populations: Efficiency: Bats are highly efficient predators that can detect and capture mosquitoes in flight using echolocation. Quantity: […]
Wear insect repellent to protect your health
Remember to wear insect repellent to protect your health. The CDC recommends using repellents with active ingredients such as DEET, Picaridin, IR3535, and Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus at 20% or higher. It’s […]