UMATILLA, MORROW COUNTIES — As the sun rises, local vector control crews are tuned in to two familiar sounds: the whine of mosquitoes and the buzz of drones now being used to track them.

The mosquito microbiome, comprising a diverse community of bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms, plays an integral role in shaping vector competence—the ability of mosquitoes to acquire ...

A mosquito trap placed by Jackson County Vector Control prompted a police response near North Medford High School when it was mistaken for a suspicious device on June 2, 2025.