BG‑GAT Traps: Quiet Tools Helping Us Spot Trouble Before It Starts Not all mosquito traps are high‑tech. One trap we use in mosquito surveillance is surprisingly simple — the Biogents […]
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JCVCD News
July 6th Closure in Honor of Independence Day
Jackson County Vector Control District will be closed on Monday, July 6th in observance of the Independence Day holiday. We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing Fourth of July […]
Mosquito‑Safe Tips for July 4th BBQs and Family Time
Jackson County is too beautiful to experience from behind a window. Summer evenings, BBQs with friends, and Fourth of July celebrations should be spent outside, not cut short because mosquitoes […]
Spotlight: Biogents Sentinel Traps
As part of our Integrated Mosquito Management (IMM) program, Jackson County Vector Control District uses several types of traps to understand mosquito activity across the county. One of the most […]
JCVCD on Jefferson Public Radio
https://www.ijpr.org/health-and-medicine/2026-06-29/https-jackson-county-vector-control-district-puts-five-year-levy-on-november-ballot Jackson County ballot measure would boost mosquito control efforts As Jackson County grows and new invasive mosquito species emerge, so does the need for surveillance, prevention and public […]
West Nile Virus & Humans: What Jackson County Should Know
West Nile virus (WNv) is the most common mosquito‑borne disease in the United States, and it’s something we monitor closely here in Jackson County. Since 2020, JCVCD has tested 28 […]
Spotlight on Gravid Mosquito Traps
Gravid Mosquito Traps: How They Help Us Detect West Nile Virus in Jackson County Across Jackson County, our team uses a variety of mosquito traps to understand what species are […]
Vector control levy headed to November ballot: Growing public health risks and service demands prompt levy proposal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 23, 2026 Contact: Geoff Taylor, District Manager Jackson County Vector Control District 541-826-2199 gtaylor@jcvcd.gov Vector control levy headed to November ballot Growing public health risks […]
West Nile Virus & Horses
West Nile virus (WNv), a mosquito-borne virus that affects humans and other animals, has been detected in Oregon each year since 2004. Horses are particularly vulnerable and make up the […]
Keeping the Expo Enjoyable — One Trap at a Time
Our team has been working hard around the Jackson County Expo this season, and we wanted to give you a behind‑the‑scenes look at what mosquito surveillance really looks like. Every […]
National Mosquito Control Awareness Week — June 2026
National Mosquito Control Awareness Week arrives in June 2026, and Jackson County Vector Control District is proud to recognize this nationwide effort to highlight the importance of mosquito prevention, surveillance, […]
Honoring Juneteenth
Honoring Juneteenth Jackson County Vector Control District recognizes and honors Juneteenth as a day of reflection, freedom, and celebration. While the holiday falls on Friday, June 19th, our district operates […]
Heartworm concern for your pets in Jackson County
Heartworms aren’t just a seasonal worry—they’re a serious, preventable threat to our dogs. While mosquitoes are mostly just an itchy nuisance to us humans, they can transmit heartworm disease to […]
