Does wood mulch (cedar) attract bugs and if so what can i DO ABOUT THAT?

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Does wood mulch (cedar) attract bugs and if so what can i DO ABOUT THAT?

2007-03-20 23:26:33 · 3 answers · asked by john r 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape

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Cedar is great mulch. It has natural toxins against bugs. Cedar chests have long been used to prevent bug damage to natural fabrics, for that reason. The aromatic smell is actually phenols that repells bugs.
It's advised that cedar not be used for pet bedding, because the toxins are strong enough to threaten the health of the pet.
But it makes a great mulch, plus it doesn't rot away as fast as other types of mulch.

2007-03-20 23:49:54 · answer #1 · answered by roadlessgraveled 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋

They are correct. Cedar is the best mulch to use. Bugs hate cedar.

2007-03-21 03:08:39 · answer #2 · answered by bugs280 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Cedar is one of the better bug repelant woods because of it smell.

2007-03-20 23:34:18 · answer #3 · answered by 1TON 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋