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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JCVCD News
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) 🕒 […]
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 […]
Labor Day Closure
Jackson County Vector Control will be closed on Monday, September 1st in observance of Labor Day. We honor the hard work and dedication of our team and community, and we […]
Article from Ashland News
August 28, 2025 Aedis aegypti, found in Ashland for the first time, is capable of spreading Zika and dengue; officials widen search and urge residents to eliminate standing water By […]
Mosquito Alert: Aedes aegypti Found in Jackson County
🚨 Mosquito Alert: Aedes aegypti Found in Jackson County 🚨 On August 26, 2025, Aedes aegypti—a mosquito capable of spreading serious diseases like dengue, Zika, and chikungunya—was detected in a […]
Press Release- Aedes aegypti mosquitoes
Press Release from OHA: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ERD/Pages/Jackson-County-Vector-Control-District-finds-Aedes-aegypti-mosquitoes-second-year-in-a-row.aspx August 27, 2025 County’s August 2024 discovery of species was Oregon’s first PORTLAND, Ore.—Aedes aegypti (Ae. Aegypti) mosquitoes have been discovered again in Jackson County, […]