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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 […]

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Planned Adult Mosquito Treatment 09/17/2025

We are planning to conduct adult mosquito control treatments on certain routes within the red highlighted areas between 3-6 am on 09/17/2025. We will not be treating the entire highlighted […]

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Rain’s Over—Now It’s Time to Dump & Dry!

🌧️ Rain’s Over—Now It’s Time to Dump & Dry! After any rainfall, even a light one, Aedes aegypti mosquitoes can take advantage of the smallest puddles to breed—just a bottle […]

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Don’t forget the Gutters!

Don’t Forget the Gutters! Your roofline might be hiding more than leaves… Aedes aegypti mosquitoes are stealthy breeders. They don’t need a pond or puddle—just a few drops in the […]

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Aedes aegypti is here—and it’s no ordinary mosquito.

Aedes aegypti is here—and it’s no ordinary mosquito. This invasive species bites during the day, breeds in tiny containers, and can spread serious diseases like dengue, Zika, and chikungunya. Jackson […]

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Protect yourself and your family

🦟 Mosquito-Proof Your Zone: The JCVCD Way Don’t let mosquitoes turn your backyard into a bite zone. Here’s how to fight back—with style and science. 🧴 Repel Like a Pro […]

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Invasive Aedes aegypti vs Jackson County Culex pipiens

🦟 Mosquito Showdown: Aedes aegypti vs. Culex pipiens Not all mosquitoes are created equal—and one of them doesn’t belong here. Trait 🛑 Aedes aegypti (Invasive) 🟢 Culex pipiens (Local) 🕒 […]

Anopheles sp. is a species of mosquito in the order Diptera, Ano

Planned Adult Mosquito Treatment 09/04/2025

We are planning to conduct adult mosquito control treatments on certain routes within the red highlighted areas between 3-6 am on 09/04/2025. We will not be treating the entire highlighted […]

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Spot the Water Source

🦟 Tiny Puddles, Big Problem: Backyard Edition Ae. aegypti mosquitoes don’t need a pond to party—they’ll settle for a bottle cap. Take a look in your backyards. What do you […]

Anopheles sp. is a species of mosquito in the order Diptera, Ano

Planned Adult Mosquito Treatment 09/03/2025

We are planning to conduct adult mosquito control treatments on certain routes within the red highlighted areas between 3-6 am on 09/03/2025. We will not be treating the entire highlighted […]