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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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Larval Mosquito Surveys

Following an Integrated Mosquito Management (IMM) approach, our primary means of controlling mosquitoes is through breeding source reduction, larval control, and biological control (i.e., mosquitofish). Technicians conduct hundreds of larval […]

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Integrated Mosquito Management Surveillance

At Jackson County Vector Control District, we use Integrated Mosquito Management (IMM). IMM focuses on using multiple methods to control nuisance mosquitoes and mosquitos that can spread viruses like West […]

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Remember the 3 D’s of Mosquito Prevention!

DRAIN – Most of a mosquito’s life cycle takes place near or in water so check around your home for sources of standing water and eliminate them. DRESS – Loose […]

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National Mosquito Control Awareness Week

It’s National Mosquito Control Awareness Week! According to @CDCgov, people in every U.S. state experience mosquito-transmitted disease. This week we will bring you information on best practices, personal protection, and […]

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Tip N Toss

With potential for rain in the forecast for the Rogue Valley over the next few days, we want to remind Jackson County residents to take a few minutes to inspect […]

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January 27, 2021 Board Meeting Public Notice

PUBLIC NOTICE A meeting of the board of trustees of the Jackson County Vector Control District will be held Thursday, January 27th, 2022 at 4:00 PM. To promote physical social […]

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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 […]

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Prevent Backyard Mosquitoes

Taking a few minutes to remove mosquito breeding habitat around your property can reduce your risk of mosquitoes spoiling your barbeques, or worse, spreading diseases such as West Nile Virus.  […]