As students head back to class and spend more time outside for recess, PE, and after‑school activities, we want to make sure Jackson County playgrounds stay comfortable and mosquito‑free.
Late summer can still produce mosquito activity, especially around:
- Irrigated fields and lawns
- Shaded play structures
- Nearby drainage areas
- Standing water from sprinklers or leaky irrigation
Schools & Staff: Let Us Know What You’re Seeing
If teachers, custodial staff, or administrators notice mosquitoes on playgrounds, sports fields, or outdoor learning areas, please reach out. Jackson County Vector Control District can:
- Inspect the area
- Identify mosquito sources
- Treat standing water if needed
- Provide guidance to reduce mosquito activity
How to Contact Us
Call 541-826-2199 or submit a service request to the District anytime you see increased mosquito activity around school grounds. Early reporting helps us respond quickly and keep outdoor spaces safe and enjoyable for students.
Let’s work together to make the start of the school year as comfortable—and bite‑free—as possible for kids across Jackson County.
Board of Trustees Places Local Option Levy on the November 2026 Ballot
The Jackson County Vector Control District Board of Trustees — Craig Hility, Mike Taylor, Bruce Jackson, Cal Lanfear, and Robin Norris — has voted to place a local option levy on the November 2026 ballot.
The District requires additional funding to respond to increased demands for service and the rising costs to provide them. The proposed levy is $0.05 per $1,000 of assessed property value (about $1.25 per month / $15 per year for the average property owner).
To learn more, click here: Local Option Levy