JCVCD News

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Juneteenth: Office Open

On June 19th, Juneteenth, Jackson County Vector Control will be open for normal business hours.

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Coming Up: National Mosquito Control Awareness Week

Jackson County Vector Control District develop mosquito control plans by using an IMM approach, also called integrated mosquito management. Mosquito control plans include controlling mosquito populations before people start getting […]

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Tire Recycling Event Update

This year, Jackson  County Vector Control will be focusing efforts on Aedes aegypti mosquito mitigation, and as a result, we will not be holding a tire recycling event in 2025. We appreciate […]

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Caring for Mosquitofish

Mosquitofish are Effective at consuming immature mosquito larvae and pupae. They may be placed in your ornamental pond or water feature to prevent the emergence of adult mosquitoes. When placing […]

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Notice More Mosquitoes? Let Us Know!

Notice More Mosquitoes? Let Us Know! Mosquito season is here, and Jackson County Vector Control District (JCVCD) is actively monitoring mosquito activity. If you see standing water, mosquito larvae, green […]

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Memorial Day- Office is Closed

  The Jackson County Vector Control District will be closed on Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. We honor and remember those who have served and sacrificed for […]

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THE NAME “MOSQUITO”

The Spanish called the mosquitoes “musketas,” and the Native Hispanic Americans called them “zancudos.” “Mosquito” is a Spanish or Portuguese word meaning “little fly” while “zancudos,” a Spanish word, means […]

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JCVCD 57th Anniversary

About Us For over five decades, the Jackson County Vector Control District (JCVCD) has been committed to protecting public health by managing mosquito populations and preventing the spread of mosquito-borne […]

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AMCA Reminds us the 3 D’s of Protection from Mosquitoes

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Mosquitofish are Ready for pick up

Mosquitofish are available at no cost for Jackson County residents Limit 1 fish per foot length of pond or water feature, up to 25 total  JCVCD maintains two mosquitofish (Gambusia […]

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Lyme Disease Awareness Month

Every May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, a time dedicated to educating the public about the risks of tick-borne diseases and how to stay safe outdoors. In Oregon, Governor Tina […]

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Integrated Mosquito Management (IMM)

Mosquito control can be divided into two areas of responsibility: individual and public. Most often it’s performed following the Integrated Mosquito Management (IMM) concept. IMM is based on ecological, economic […]

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Mosquito Biology- 101

MOSQUITO EGG RAFT Many mosquitoes, such as Culex quinquefasciatus, lay their eggs on the surface of fresh or stagnant water. The water may be in tin cans, barrels, horse troughs, […]

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National Earth Day

National Earth Day & Mosquito Control: Protecting Our Planet and Public Health Every year on April 22nd, we celebrate National Earth Day—a time to raise awareness about environmental protection and […]

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Eliminate Standing Water to Reduce Mosquito Breeding

Protect Your Home: Eliminate Standing Water to Reduce Mosquito Breeding Mosquitoes aren’t just a nuisance—they can spread diseases. One of the easiest ways to keep mosquito populations down is by […]