Most chemicals do not kill roundworm eggs, but heat will kill • the eggs instantly. Treat feces-soiled decks, patios, and other surfaces with boiling water or a propane torch. ** Disinfect hard, smooth surfaces (including shovel blades) • with boiling water.
How long does raccoon roundworm eggs stay infectious?
These eggs must develop in the environment for 2 to 4 weeks, after which the eggs are able to cause infection. The eggs are resistant to most environmental conditions and with adequate moisture, can survive for years.
What kills raccoon roundworms?
Raccoons can be successfully treated with several anthelmintics to kill the adult worms. Effective drugs are piperazine, fenbendazole, pyrantel pamoate, levamisole and organophosphates such as dichlorvos. There are currently no drugs that can effectively kill the migrating larvae in the body.
What kills roundworm eggs on surfaces?
Litterboxes can be cleaned with a bleach solution (one cup of chlorine bleach in one gallon of water) to facilitate removal of eggs. Rinse the litterbox thoroughly to remove all bleach since it is toxic to cats. Surfaces that may be contaminated with roundworm eggs can also be treated with this bleach solution.
What temperature kills raccoon roundworm eggs?
If using outdoor branches or bark chips in cages and terrariums, bake at a low temperature of 62°C/144°F to kill eggs that may be present. Raccoons defecate in communal sites known as latrines (Figure 8).
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