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. […]
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- 9/17 - Board of Trustees Meeting
- 10/15 - Board of Trustees Meeting
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JCVCD News
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]