Simply clear the area of existing vegetation, lay a clear plastic tarp over the soil and weigh down the edges with rocks or bricks. The sun's heat will bake through the tarp and, after four weeks, will kill any roundworms in the underlying dirt.
Do I need to treat my yard for roundworms?
To effectively kill hookworms and roundworms in your yard, first treat the lawn and then treat your pets. Household pets should be checked for roundworms and hookworms by a veterinarian at least once a year and put on preventative medication.
How long do roundworms stay in soil?
Roundworms are typically transmitted through infected soil. The soil gets contaminated with infected human or animal feces. The roundworms and their eggs then get into the soil. These worms thrive in soil because its moist environment is conducive to their survival, allowing them to live in soil for 2 to 3 years.
What disinfectant kills roundworms?
Litterboxes can be cleaned with a bleach solution (one cup of chlorine bleach in one gallon of water) to facilitate removal of eggs. Rinse the litterbox thoroughly to remove all bleach since it is toxic to cats. Surfaces that may be contaminated with roundworm eggs can also be treated with this bleach solution.
Will sunlight kill roundworm eggs?
The eggs only can be readily killed by extreme heat (steam or flame) or long-term exposure (weeks to months) to UV radiation (direct sunlight). Therefore, sunny areas of the yard will become safe long before shaded areas.
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