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?
Boric acid can be raked into the soil to kill hookworm eggs but this will kill grass and vegetation as well.
How do I treat my yard for hookworms?
Spread sodium borate (Borax) over sandy or clay areas of the yard to kill any remaining eggs or larvae. You will need to use about 10 pounds of sodium borate evenly over every 100 square feet of ground. Don't use the sodium borate on areas with plants or grass as it may harm the plants.
How long can hookworms 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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