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Can you treat the soil for hookworms?

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Created: 2022-05-29 14:06:14

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There are currently no approved available products to eliminate hookworm larvae from your yard. The best prevention is to remove feces from your yard daily and have your pets on a monthly heartworm preventive that also protects against hookworm infection.


How do you get rid of hookworms in soil?

Borax. Borax can be spread over bare dirt to kill hookworm in the soil. Use 10 pounds of borax (also called Boric Acid) to kill hookworms in the soil and reduce the risk for infection. Spread 10 pounds of borax per 100 square feet of bare dirt to kill hookworm in soil.

Do I need to treat my yard for hookworms?

Spray lawn, garden, patios, decks and all outdoor surfaces because fleas, ticks, and hookworms can live anywhere! Treat twice within a few days (within 2-10 day, making sure your initial sprays are closer together if your pest pressure is high). After that, treat routinely every 4-6 weeks.

How do you get rid of parasitic worms in soil?

Parasite eggs can live in soil for years.1Sprinkle 10 lbs. of sodium borate per every 100 square feet of soil to kill parasites such as hookworms. ... 2Allow the infected soil to be exposed to frequent sunlight, if possible. ... 3Remove infected soil, if possible.How to Kill Parasites in Soil | eHow

What pesticide kills hookworms?

Boric acid can be raked into the soil to kill hookworm eggs but this will kill grass and vegetation as well.

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