Suzie-Q wrote:
> I've recently rescued a dog that has hookworms. He's being
> treated, and I'm learning what I can about them on the Internet.
> I have a couple of questions, though, that I can't find answers
> to.
>
> Will cold weather kill hookworms that might end up in my back-
> yard? If so, how cold does it have to be?
>
> Can I treat the yard with some "safe" pesticide that will kill
> the hookworms? (I have other dogs and cats.)
>
> I know I need to clean up the poop from this dog, but so far I
> haven't been able to witness his pooping. Undoubtedly, hookworms
> will invade my backyard.
>
> Thanks in advance,
For the most part hookworms are considered tropical pests, but there is
a Northern species that will invade the Southern US that does see
freezing temperatures. So hope central Texas gets cold this year. :)
Suzie, I don't think there is any insecticide that you can treat a yard
to kill them. I really don't know if treating the yard with a general
insecticide as you would with fleas would actually rid the yard of
hookworms or not. If there is a dog run of gravel ...bare ground...or
concrete you can treat with borates or salt brine mixtures, but both
solutions will kill any vegetation. And as you know cleaning up the poop
is really job one.
Lar
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