Tuesday, September 4. 2018
The Danger of Raccoon Feces
Raccoon Roundworm
(Baylisacaris Procyonis)
- Infected raccoons shed millions of eggs in their fecesNewly deposited eggs take a month to become infective
- Eggs live in the environment for many years
- Eggs are sticky and are extremely difficult to kill
- Infection is spread when eggs are accidentally ingested by a person or an animal
- Once ingested, eggs hatch into larvae
- Symptoms depend on how many eggs are ingested
- Accidently ingesting eggs may lead to very serious health consequences
- No effective cure is available
- This roundworm can also live in the intestines of dogs
- Ensure that raccoons are removed and/or prevented from living in attics, chimneys, garages, decks, sheds etc
- Garbage should be kept in a secure location and placed at the curb the morning of pickup
- Inspect rooftops, decks, wood piles etc. for latrines
- NEVER clean up raccoon feces without taking precautions, use gloves, face masks and tools that are disposable
- Feces should be burned, buried or sent to landfill
- Washing the contaminated area with soap will remove the sticky outer coating of the egg, preventing it from attaching to other surfaces
- Deodorizing the infected area may alter the raccoon’s habit depositing feces at that location.
- Thorough hand washing will prevent possible contamination
Posted by Brad Gates
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