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Originally Posted by Fltpkr
We are planning a landscaping project around our home and are considering using pine bark mulch instead of pine straw or rocks. We know there are good reasons to use mulch, but we are concerned about whether we will be creating a termite problem for the future. There are speculations and theories about pine bark mulch providing an environment conducive to termite infestations, but our searching have not found any hard factual information or any real evidence of actual termite problems created by mulch. Of course, we will be asking the landscapers and our pest control company, but we thought TOTV folks might have some good information or might have actually experienced an issue with mulch and termites. Thanks for any info.
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Like most things there is no shortage of misinformation. There are two basic groups of termites. The subterranean termites need ground contact. The other group flies in.
Both need moisture. As far a mulch attracting termites. Many people have landscaping done-cement wall etc and then pile mulch on this new raised ground level. When, you pile stuff closer to wood. It is a diner call to termites. Pine needles, pine straw, it is not big enough for termites to live inside of it. Pine bark, If, I was using it I would pay a bit more and get cedar bark-it is naturally resistant to termites. Our home is 10 years old and we have pine straw-no termites.