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How do I get rid of hookworm eggs in my yard?

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Use a saltwater solution or 50/50 bleach/water mix to kill hookworms in paved areas. If hookworm infestation persists, remove the top 6 inches of soil in your yard to instantly get rid of all eggs and larvae present in the soil.


How do you kill hookworm eggs in soil?

Borax. The IFAS reports that borax, also known as boric acid, can be used as a soil treatment for hookworms. In its dried form, borax can be sprinkled on the ground to kill hookworm eggs or larvae in the soil.

What kills hookworms in the grass?

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

How do you kill hookworm eggs?

Disinfection Eggs are less resistant than those of roundworms. Most hookworm eggs are destroyed by freezing, drying, and temperatures over 38˚C. Bleach (three cups per gallon of water) will kill hookworm larvae on cement.

How long can hookworm eggs live in soil?

Under optimum conditions, infective larvae may remain viable in the soil for several months or longer, but under natural conditions in the tropics the majority rarely survive longer than five or six weeks.

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