Why It’s So Important To Scoop Dog Poop

Dog poop is dangerous. Not only can it kill your lawn by improperly distributing nitrogen and phosphorus. It can also carry parasites like roundworms, tapeworms, and of course, e coli. But as this infographic shows, that is only the beginning of the issue that dog feces poses in the modern world. And this is why you should not mow over dog poop!

How much dog waste is there in America?

Dogs produce a lot of poop. There are currently over 78 million dogs in the US which collectively create 30,000 tons of waste EVERY DAY! To put it another way, that is 10 million tons of dog waste a year or 267,500 tractor-trailers. If those tractors were lined up, that would nearly stretch from coast to coast. 

What are the impacts of dog waste on the environment?

It’s true; dog poop is an environmental pollutant. And according to the EPA, dog poop is considered a “none-point” source pollutant, which is the same classification that herbicides and insecticides carry. 

What sort of parasites does dog poop carry?

Dog poop can carry worms, bacteria, and other parasites that thrive in dog waste. These pollutants can get washed into the water supply, where they can be difficult to remove.

What is the solution to dealing with dog poop?

In order to deal with dog poop properly, it is important to remove it from your yard as soon as possible. Here’s the deal there are many dog poop removal services. This is also a service offered by some lawn care services. If you are looking for dog poop removal services, reach out to your local lawn care provider and see if they can give you a hand removing waste from your lawn. 

At the end of the day, dog poop is a huge issue that we need to deal with. And worst of all, most people don’t recognize the issue. This infographic is by Doody Calls. 

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