I have heard that landscaping with Cypress Mulch around the foundation of a home will keep termite's away.
2007-05-10 07:45:44 · 4 answers · asked by Sarpedo 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
It may help some, but the best thing is to treat the lumber of the house with borates. An environmentally friendly pest control expert can tell you more about this.
2007-05-10 07:49:09 · answer #1 · answered by mommanuke 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's not true. Cypress mulch is not necessarily a food for termites, but it doesn't repel termites.
If termites are a concern, use decorative rock around the foundation itself and mulch away from the foundation itself.
A good barrier treatment (poison) for termites is the best course to keep them from munching on your home.
Cypress has an aromatic property that termites are not fond of, but it's still wood.. remember that termites eat the wood fiber and not bark.. and certainly not rocks.
2007-05-10 07:58:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Build a metal house, then when a termite bites into the metal he will break all his teeth, and will have to wear dentures the rest of his life. (Hey, give me a break, I just got up!!!)
2007-05-10 07:51:24 · answer #3 · answered by johN p. aka-Hey you. 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Good "ol" salt is good
2007-05-10 07:52:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋