Mulch and Termites - Knowledgebase Question

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Question by georgeemurra
March 15, 2009
Are there certain kinds of mulch that are better then others at NOT attracting termites?


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Answer from NGA
March 15, 2009
There have been several studies made by universities throughout the U.S. with the general consensus being that termites will consume some bark mulches but tend to stay away from cypress chips. If the cedar mulch comes from heartwood, it, too, is somewhat resistant to termite feeding. Of course it's difficult to tell how much heartwood might be included in any batch of cedar. If it were my landscape and termites were a problem, I think I'd opt for cypress chips or use rocks as mulch rather than cedar. Best wishes with your landscape!

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