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How long do hookworms live in your yard?

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Created: 2022-05-24 13:42:10

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If left untreated, hookworm eggs and larvae can survive in your yard for 3–4 weeks.


How do I get rid of hookworms in my yard?

Hookworms thrive in the soil underneath the grass. Rip up the lawn and rake boric acid or bleach through the soil. If you have a very small lawn, consider scraping off the top few inches of soil where any larvae may live. Give the area access to sunlight to help heat and dry the soil, killing the larvae.

Can hookworms live in your yard?

Hookworms (like roundworms and tapeworms) are intestinal parasites, but unlike roundworms and tapeworms they can persist and live in the yard (soil) without an intermediate host. The hookworm enjoys warm, southern, tropical climates, but has even been found in more temperate areas such as North Carolina and Virginia.

How long can hookworm live on surfaces?

Female hookworms pass hundreds of microscopic eggs in the feces of infected dogs, where they contaminate the environment. Larvae hatch from the eggs and can remain infective in the soil for weeks or months.

How long do hookworm eggs live on surfaces?

These eggs are resistant to various environmental conditions and can survive for up to 1 to 3 years, waiting for a host where they will hatch and grow into worms.

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