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Does bleach kill raccoon roundworm eggs?

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Created: 2022-06-01 15:57:10

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DO NOT use leaf blowers to clean raccoon latrines or the debris close to the latrine. Bleach and other household disinfectants will NOT kill roundworm eggs. Bleach only loosens the “glue” that holds the eggs in place, making it easier to wash them off a surface.


What chemical kills raccoon roundworm eggs?

Most chemicals do not kill roundworm eggs; however, heat kills the eggs instantly. Treat feces-soiled decks, patios, and other surfaces with boiling water or a propane torch (please contact your local fire department for regulations and safety practices).

Does bleach kill roundworm?

Most household chemicals or disinfectants (such as chlorine bleach) will not kill roundworms. Fire or heat, such as from boiling water, is required to kill the eggs.

How do you kill roundworm racoon?

Raccoons can be successfully treated with several anthelmintics to kill the adult worms. Effective drugs are piperazine, fenbendazole, pyrantel pamoate, levamisole and organophosphates such as dichlorvos. There are currently no drugs that can effectively kill the migrating larvae in the body.

How long does raccoon roundworm eggs stay infectious?

These eggs must develop in the environment for 2 to 4 weeks, after which the eggs are able to cause infection. The eggs are resistant to most environmental conditions and with adequate moisture, can survive for years.

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