[Bonanza]

Originally Posted by midiwiz

cypress is the best, buy in bulk. The colored mulches (especially black) attracts termites. Pine bark mates with bugs very will and the pine straw they use makes it very easy for all sorts of pests to hide out. I've learned the hard way in florida..... just lending my lessons learned

What is your source of information regarding colored mulches, particularly black mulch, attracting termites? I believe that statement is misinformation. Using wood mulch (NO particular color) could increase your chances of having termites, but only slightly and generally, is NOT the basis for having a termite problem. And since most homeowners have had the fear of God put into them by neighbors and pest control companies, most homeowners have pest control of one sort or another to alleviate the possibility of that problem happening.

The best possible mulch you could use would be melaleuca because most insects hate it. Unfortunately, in all my searches for years, no one sells it in this area, and generally, is hard to find anyway.