how do I cure mulsh to keep termi. out of it?

Answer 1

Use cypress mulch termites don't like it, or you can opt for the new rubber mulches, they are expensive, look great, but in the long run are cheaper than wood mulches and most have a ten year fade warranty on them. I think Home Depot carries it in 40lb bags, you can also just type in rubber mulches and do a web search as you may be able to order it on line cheaper and can also view landscaping pics that it has been used in. Good Luck

Answer 2

I have questions. Is your mulch already in place? I would think a bug spray recipe I have would work. It smells bad at first but it would make the wood taste bad to the termites. I chop half an onion and about 10 cloves of garlic, a few hot peppers with seeds. add 1/2 gallon of water and set it outside in the sun. When bubbles form on top it's fermenting. This usually takes about a week. I have used it right away before and it worked but i think the fermenting makes it stronger and last longer. Then I strain it with a coffee filter and add a tablespoon each of cooking oil and dish soap(biodegradable). If I have Pennyroyal oil or plants I add them too. I've been using this for years with great results. Rabbits hate it too, and deer.

Answer 3

What kind of Mulch is it??? Treating usually takes place before bagging, unless you buy it in bulk.

Here in Central FL, most mulch, whether natural or dyed, is Cypress, and resistant to termites already.

Certainly if you live in a wood frame house, in an area prone to termites, you should invest in protection anyway, regardless of mulching or not.

There are alternatives, such as rock, rubber mulch, enough plant cover and good soil, to not need mulch.

I can't be more specific without more knowledge.

Rev. Steven