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.
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.
Can hookworms live in your carpet?
Hookworms are not very viable in carpet to begin with. High heat and regular cleaning products should do the trick. Also Frontline spray (very effective at killing parasites) can be used to treat the area first, before using your carpet shampooing products.
How do I disinfect my house from hookworms?
Indoors, the floor should be vacuumed and cleaned with an all-purpose cleaner. Litter boxes and bedding should be scrubbed and laundered. All animals in the house should be dewormed together to ensure all infected animals are treated.
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