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 […]
Public Meeting Notice:
- 5/21 - 2026 Tire Recycle Drive
- 5/21 - Budget Committee Hearing
- 5/22 - 2026 Tire Recycle Drive
- 6/11 - Budget Hearing
Posts
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 […]
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month!
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 Available May 1st!
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 Begins Annual Tick Collections
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 […]
Now Hiring 2023 Seasonal Positions
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 […]
What To Know About Avian Influenza
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 […]
National Pesticide Safety Education Month
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 […]
Board of Trustees Meeting
PUBLIC NOTICE A meeting of the board of trustees of the Jackson County Vector Control District will be held January 18th, 2024 at 4:30 PM. Board meeting can be attended in […]
Board of Trustees Meeting
PUBLIC NOTICE A meeting of the board of trustees of the Jackson County Vector Control District will be held October 19th, 2023. Board meeting can be attended in person or […]
Budget Committee Meeting
A public meeting of the Budget Committee of the Jackson County Vector Control District, Jackson County, State of Oregon, to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2023, […]
Board of Trustees Meeting
PUBLIC NOTICE A meeting of the board of trustees of the Jackson County Vector Control District will be held April 20th, 2023. Board meeting can be attended in person or […]
Oregon Pollinator License Plates Now on Presale
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 […]
