Union County Vector Control

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Update on Union County Vector Control District Operations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Union County Vector Control District (UCVCD) is providing this update to inform our residents of our current operational status following the devastating structure fire at our main facility.

The fire resulted in the total loss of nearly all District assets, including our specialized trucks, spray equipment, product inventory, and essential supplies. While we have been working tirelessly with insurance providers and contractors to rebuild, the road to recovery has presented significant logistical hurdles.

Our Path Forward: Despite these challenges, our commitment to public health remains our top priority.

We are currently:
Establishing a Temporary Base: We are in the process of setting up operations at a temporary location to ensure we have a presence in the community this spring.
Rebuilding Our Fleet: We are working urgently to source and replace the specialized equipment and vehicles required for effective vector control.
Prioritizing Services: Due to the loss of equipment, UCVCD will initially be operating at a limited capacity.

A Request for Community Patience As we head into the upcoming mosquito season, we ask for your grace and patience. You may notice a change in our response times or a shift in how we traditionally provide services while we wait for new equipment to arrive.

We are doing everything in our power to restore full service as quickly as possible. We remain dedicated to protecting Union County and will continue to provide updates as our capacity grows.

Contact Information For urgent concerns or questions regarding mosquito control in your area, please contact:
Phone: 541-963-2974
Thank you for your continued support as we rebuild to serve you better.

We will be fogging the city of North Powder tonight after 9 pm. If you will be in the area please have sprinklers turned off and remain inside with doors and windows closed until 11 pm.

We will be fogging the City of Union tonight after 9 pm. If you will in the area, please have your sprinklers turned off and remain inside with doors and windows closed until 11 pm.

Depending on the weather, either North Powder or Imbler will be next.

If the weather allows, we will be fogging the City of North Powder tonight after 9 pm. If you will be in the area please have sprinklers turned off and remain inside with doors and windows closed until 11 pm.

We will be fogging the City of Union tonight after 9 pm. If you will in the area, please have your sprinklers turned off and remain inside with doors and windows closed until 11 pm.

If the current weather forecast holds true, we are planning to fog the City of Union (east of 10th street) Tuesday night after 9 pm. Then we are planning to fog west of 10th street in Union and the City of North Powder on Wednesday night after 9 pm.

We are planning to fog the cities of North Powder and Union once the weather permits

Due to numerous requests and high trap numbers, we are planning to fog the city of Island City tonight after 9 pm. If you will be in the area please have sprinklers turned off and stay inside with doors and windows closed until midnight.

We have been actively trying to find seasonal help for months with no luck. If you know of anyone looking for work that is at least 18 years old and has a drivers license, please refer them to our job opening. The "Pesticide Applicator" position is posted on Indeed and the Union County website.

Employment Opportunities - Union County Employment Opportunities Employment Application DownloadUnion County has the following position(s) open: Pesticide Applicator Job Notice Seasonal Patrol Deputy Job Description Patrol Deputy Notice Open Until March 31, 2025 Corrections Reserve Job Description Corrections Reserve Notice Open Until Fil...

We are planning to fog an area of Imbler (east of the train tracks) tonight after 9 pm. If you will be in the area please have your sprinklers off and remain inside with doors and windows closed until 11 pm.

Weather permitting, we will be fogging part of North La Grande tonight after 9 pm. The area will be east of Fir Street and between Monroe and the freeway. If you will be in the area please have sprinklers turned off and stay inside with doors and windows closed until after 11 pm.