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What kills hookworms on the ground?

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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.


Can you kill hookworms in the soil?

Boric acid can be raked into the soil to kill hookworm eggs but this will kill grass and vegetation as well.

How do you kill hookworms on the surface?

Most hookworm eggs are destroyed by freezing, drying, and temperatures over 38˚C. Bleach (three cups per gallon of water) will kill hookworm larvae on cement.

How long do 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.

What chemicals kill hookworms?

Salt brine, borax or diluted bleach will kill hookworm larvae on gravel or concrete, but these chemicals will kill grass and plants.

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