According to the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) at the University of Florida, a simple salt brine (1.5 pounds of salt per 1 gallon of water) applied to the affected area is an effective treatment for soil, gravel, or concrete surfaces that have been infected by hookworms.
How do you kill 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.
How do you treat yard for hookworms?
Start by picking up pet feces. To treat the environment, use Outdoor Pest Control yard spray in and around the yard to control the spread of hookworms and other parasites (fleas, ticks, mosquitoes). Wondercide will dissolve the full life cycle, including insect egg and larvae, which is crucial to controlling hookworms.
Can hookworms live in soil?
Hookworm larvae can survive weeks in cool, moist soil but will not survive long in extremely cold or warm, dry temperatures.
How do you deworm your soil?
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.
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