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 […]
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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 […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne disease in the United States. It is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi […]
Mosquitofish will be available at our District office starting Monday, May 1st! Mosquitofish are free to Jackson County residents and are a great biological control for mosquito larvae and pupae, […]
JCVCD kicked off it’s 2023 tick collections last week! We collect Western blacklegged ticks (Ixodes pacificus) from locations throughout Jackson County for disease testing. Western blacklegged ticks are capable of […]
We are now hiring multiple temporary Mosquito Control Technicians and a Laboratory Technician for the 2023 season! To learn more about these jobs and to apply, please visit […]
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been detected in most Oregon counties. The virus typically affects wild waterfowl, shorebirds, raptors, and scavengers like vultures. However, it can spread to […]
February is National Pesticide Safety Education Month! The goal is to reinforce core principles of safe pesticide use with many audiences and to raise awareness of and support for […]
Oregon “Pollinator Paradise” license plates are now on presale! Funds from each sale go to support bee research conducted by the OSU Extension Pollinator Health Lab and Honey Bee […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), One Health is an approach that recognizes that the health of people is closely connected to the health of animals […]
While recent cooler temperatures have helped lower their abundance, mosquitoes are still active in Jackson County. 3 mosquito pools have tested positive for West Nile virus over the last two […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jackson County, Ore.—More mosquitos tested positive for West Nile virus in Jackson County this week. The mosquitoes came from 3 areas located around Central Point, White City, […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jackson County, Ore.—West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes collected in two areas around Central Point and White City on August 25th, 2022. This is the […]
Unfortunately, we decided to cancel our JCVCD 2022 Tire Disposal Event due to insufficient staffing. We know this is an important free disposal event for our community to reduce risks […]