Jackson County Vector Control District develop mosquito control plans by using an IMM approach, also called integrated mosquito management. Mosquito control plans include controlling mosquito populations before people start getting […]
Public Meeting Notice:
- 5/21 - 2026 Tire Recycle Drive
- 5/21 - Budget Committee Hearing
- 5/22 - 2026 Tire Recycle Drive
- 6/11 - Budget Hearing
JCVCD News
Tire Recycling Event Update
This year, Jackson County Vector Control will be focusing efforts on Aedes aegypti mosquito mitigation, and as a result, we will not be holding a tire recycling event in 2025. We appreciate […]
Caring for Mosquitofish
Mosquitofish are Effective at consuming immature mosquito larvae and pupae. They may be placed in your ornamental pond or water feature to prevent the emergence of adult mosquitoes. When placing […]
Notice More Mosquitoes? Let Us Know!
Notice More Mosquitoes? Let Us Know! Mosquito season is here, and Jackson County Vector Control District (JCVCD) is actively monitoring mosquito activity. If you see standing water, mosquito larvae, green […]
Memorial Day- Office is Closed
The Jackson County Vector Control District will be closed on Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day. We honor and remember those who have served and sacrificed for […]
THE NAME “MOSQUITO”
The Spanish called the mosquitoes “musketas,” and the Native Hispanic Americans called them “zancudos.” “Mosquito” is a Spanish or Portuguese word meaning “little fly” while “zancudos,” a Spanish word, means […]
JCVCD 57th Anniversary
About Us For over five decades, the Jackson County Vector Control District (JCVCD) has been committed to protecting public health by managing mosquito populations and preventing the spread of mosquito-borne […]
Mosquitofish are Ready for pick up
Mosquitofish are available at no cost for Jackson County residents Limit 1 fish per foot length of pond or water feature, up to 25 total JCVCD maintains two mosquitofish (Gambusia […]
Lyme Disease Awareness Month
Every May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, a time dedicated to educating the public about the risks of tick-borne diseases and how to stay safe outdoors. In Oregon, Governor Tina […]
Integrated Mosquito Management (IMM)
Mosquito control can be divided into two areas of responsibility: individual and public. Most often it’s performed following the Integrated Mosquito Management (IMM) concept. IMM is based on ecological, economic […]
Mosquito Biology- 101
MOSQUITO EGG RAFT Many mosquitoes, such as Culex quinquefasciatus, lay their eggs on the surface of fresh or stagnant water. The water may be in tin cans, barrels, horse troughs, […]
National Earth Day
National Earth Day & Mosquito Control: Protecting Our Planet and Public Health Every year on April 22nd, we celebrate National Earth Day—a time to raise awareness about environmental protection and […]
