Fall Brings out Mosquito Look-Alikes Several insects such as the wood gnat (Anisopodidae sp.) and winter cranefly (Trichoceridae sp.) can be abundant in our area during fall and early winter. […]
JCVCD News
Office Under Construction Starting October 2nd, 2023
Our District office is being remodeled and will be closed for construction beginning Monday October 2nd, 2023! We’ll be setting up a temporary office space in the shop located just […]
August and September Peak Months for West Nile Virus
Jackson County Vector Control District wants to remind residents that August and September are peak months for West Nile virus (WNv) in our county. In August, the District has detected […]
Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Medford and Phoenix
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 17, 2023 Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Jackson County Jackson County, Ore.—West Nile virus (WNv) has been detected in three […]
Request for Competitive Bids – Office Remodel
Sealed Competitive Bids to provide construction services for the Jackson County Vector Control District (“District”) will be received at the District office, 555 Mosquito Lane, Central Point, OR 97502, until […]
Don’t Give House Mosquitoes a Home!
The Northern house mosquito (Culex pipiens) looks dull but is one of the most medically important mosquito species in the western U.S. due to it’s ability to transmit diseases, including […]
Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Jackson County
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 19, 2023 Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Jackson County Jackson County, Ore.—West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquitoes collected in east […]
Mosquitofish
We have an abundants of mosquitofish. Please stop by the office and pick some up, even if you have stopped by already this year. Mosquitofish are free to Jackson County […]
JCVCD Closed July 3rd, Open July 4th!
Jackson County Vector Control District will be closed on Monday, July 3rd but WILL BE OPEN on Tuesday, July 4th during our normal business hours 8am-4pm! Have a safe and […]
Overwatering and Mosquitoes
Standing water resulting from overwatering or faulty irrigation equipment is a common mosquito source we encounter. Adjusting your irrigation schedule and ensuring that all pumps, fittings, and pipes are […]
Mosquitoes at Home in the Trees
It’s mosquito season and the Western treehole mosquito (Aedes sierrensis), is particularly active now. This species prefers water-filled tree cavities as it’s larval habitat and are most commonly found in […]
It’s Tick Nymph Season
Ticks go through 4 life stages: egg, larva, nymph, and adult. Spring and early summer are when tick nymphs are most active and they can be infected with the same […]
