🛡️ We’re Joining Safety Saturday on September 12! 🛡️ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Rogue Valley Mall Good morning, everyone! We’re excited to share that Jackson County Vector Control […]
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JCVCD News
Labor Day Closure
Jackson County Vector Control District will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing holiday weekend. Our regular office […]
Office will be Closed During Tire Drive
Heads Up, Jackson County! This Thursday and Friday, our entire crew will be out at the Free Tire Recycle Drive, which means the office will be closed and we won’t […]
School’s Back in Session — Help Us Keep Playgrounds Mosquito‑Free
As students head back to class and spend more time outside for recess, PE, and after‑school activities, we want to make sure Jackson County playgrounds stay comfortable and mosquito‑free. Late […]
Jackson County Vector Control District Announces 2026 Tire Recycle Drive
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jackson County Vector Control District Announces 2026 Tire Recycle Drive — Program’s Future Uncertain After 60 Years of Flat Funding Central Point, OR — August 27, 2026 […]
Rats, Rats, Rats & JCVCD
Rats in August: What Jackson County Residents Should Know Even in the heat of August, rat activity doesn’t slow down in Southern Oregon. Warm nights, irrigated yards, blooming gardens, and […]
Free Tire Recycle Drive 9/3 & 9/4
Download PDF 🛞 FALL 2026 TIRE RECYCLE DRIVE 🛞 📍 Jackson County Vector Control District 📅 September 3rd & 4th | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM 📍 555 Mosquito […]
World Mosquito Day
Jackson County Vector Control District recognizes World Mosquito Day on August 20th, a day dedicated to raising awareness about mosquito‑borne diseases and the importance of prevention, surveillance, and community action. […]
World Honey Bee Day
Jackson County Vector Control District joins the community in recognizing World Honey Bee Day this August, a celebration of the essential role bees play in healthy ecosystems, agriculture, and food […]
West Nile virus detected for a third time in Jackson County
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 5, 2026 Jackson County, Ore.—West Nile virus (WNv) has been detected in mosquitoes collected on August 4th, 2026, from northeast Medford. This is the third time […]
Ticks in August: Still Active in Jackson County
Even though August feels like peak summer—dry trails, hot afternoons, and long evenings outside—ticks haven’t checked out for the season. In Jackson County, several species remain active through late summer, […]
Jackson County Invasive Aedes vs. Culex
Invasive Aedes vs. Native mosquitoes: What Jackson County Residents Should Know Here’s a quicky breakdown of some of the differences between the invasive mosquito species Aedes aegypti and our native […]
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus for the second time in Jackson County
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jackson County, Ore.—West Nile virus (WNv) has been detected in mosquitoes collected July 21st, 2026, near the Expo in Central Point marking the second time in two weeks that WNv-positive mosquitoes have […]
Aedes Aegypti in Jackson County
Aedes aegypti: What We Know, What We’re Watching, and How JCVCD Responds Aedes aegypti is an invasive mosquito species that has been expanding its range across the western United States. […]
Mosquito Pool in Jackson County Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
July 16, 2026 Media contact: Jonathan Modie, PHD.Communications@oha.oregon.gov What you should know: Mosquitoes in Jackson County have tested positive for West Nile virus. Residents should protect themselves against mosquitoes, which […]