Things You'll Need
- N95-rated particle mask
- Disposable gloves
- Rubber boots
- Disposable overalls
- Water mister
- Shovel
- Garbage bags
- Twist-ties
- Garbage can
- Propane torch
- Piperazine (deworming drug)
Instructions
Protect yourself by wearing the disposable overalls, gloves and boots. Wear the N95-rated mask. It should fit very snugly leaving no gaps between your skin and the mask.
Locate the dry raccoon feces and spray them lightly with the water mister. This will help with dust control and will also prevent the eggs from breaking apart from the feces.
Use the shovel to lift the feces and dispose of them by placing into a heavy-duty garbage bag. Double bag and use the twist-ties to securely close the bags. Discard into a garbage can with lid tightened, ready to be collected.
Kill any residual eggs and decontaminate non-flammable surfaces using the propane torch. Roundworm eggs will die immediately when exposed to extreme heat. Use caution.
Deworm any raccoons kept as pets by using Piperazine. Raccoons should be dewormed three times at two-week intervals and then every six months thereafter, according to Michigan's Department of Natural Resources and Environment.