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I've moved to a new home where the previous owner had a dog. Can I treat the garden to kill any remaining Toxocara eggs?Most responsible pet owners do worm regularly so there should not be a problem. However, simple hygiene measures should always be advised. For example, wear gloves when gardening and teach children to wash their hands after playing, before eating and if their hands are dirty. Many normal gardening activities will greatly lessen the chance of significant contamination i.e. digging and turning the earth and the composting of grass clippings and other vegetable matter. In situations where contamination of soil has occurred some eggs may remain infectious for up to three years, so simple hygiene measures should be followed to avoid potential risk.
Someone here mentioned losing an eye so that possibility should be taken seriously. (I`m sure they will contribute here)
A bit of a wild card, but might the Council be willing to remove or detox contaminated soil for you? I found meeces chomping the wires in my attic, and the landlord alerted the Council rather than Rentokil, something to do with Vermin Control. Might be worth an enquiry?