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National Ecologist Day

On November 1st, we celebrate the 158th anniversary of the World Ecology and Ecologist Day. This day is meant to remind people of the significance of knowing and valuing the […]

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Mosquito Pool Tests Positive for West Nile Virus in Jackson County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   August 13, 2024   Mosquito Pool Tests Positive for West Nile Virus in Jackson County   Jackson County, Ore.— On August 12, 2024, a single mosquito […]

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Mosquitofish are still in Stock

We still have mosquitofish ( Gambusia Affinis) still in stock at the office. Stop by Monday- Thursday to pick some up. Did you know: 1 Mosquitofish can eat 100-300 Larvae […]

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History of Fight the Filthy Fly Month

History of Fight the Filthy Fly Month A menace to houses, eating establishments, and animals alike, flies unscrupulously make themselves at home around uncovered food, garbage, and moisture, as they […]

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Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Jackson County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   July 29, 2024   Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Jackson County   Jackson County, Ore.—West Nile virus (WNv) has been detected in mosquitoes […]

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Fourth of July

      In observance of Independence Day, our office will be closed on Thursday July 4th.

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National Wild about Wildlife Month

HISTORY OF WILD ABOUT WILDLIFE MONTH Wild About Wildlife Month celebrates the beauty and importance of our wildlife and their critical role in our ecosystem. The sweltering heat of July […]

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Mosquitofish are Ready

Mosquitofish are ready to pick up Advantages of using mosquitofish over other fish in water sources: Mosquitofish are specific to consuming mosquito larvae. Can inhabit shallow waters and penetrate dense […]

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January is One Health Awareness Month

What is One Health? One Health is an approach that recognizes that the health of people is closely connected to the health of animals and our shared environment. One Health […]

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Closed for Thanksgiving

Jackson County Vector Control District will be closed Wednesday November 22nd and Thursday November 23rd for Thanksgiving. We wish all of Jackson County a Happy Thanksgiving full of joy and […]

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More West Nile Virus found in Jackson County

After detecting West Nile virus earlier this month, another detection was made in Jackson County. The first mosquitos that tested positive for the virus were found west of White City […]

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West Nile virus confirmed in mosquitos collected in Jackson County

The Jackson County Vector Control District (JCVCD) is encouraging residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites as testing confirmed West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes collected west of […]

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Samples Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Jackson County

West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes collected east of White City, Oregon on August 18th, 2020.  “Oregon State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in Corvallis confirmed the positive mosquito […]