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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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Mosquito Testing Begins Mid- July

Jackson County Vector Control District will begin testing mosquito pools collected from our traps starting in Mid-July. Mosquito pools are tested for several pathogens, including West Nile virus, which tends […]

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Jackson County Expo & JCVCD

How JCVCD Helps Keep the Jackson County Expo Comfortable and Bite‑Free The Jackson County Expo is one of the most active outdoor event spaces in Southern Oregon — home to […]

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Spotlight: Biogents Gravid Aedes Trap (BG-GAT)

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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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]