Bark mulch can attract termites because it provides a food source and moisture for them. It is important to monitor and maintain the mulch to prevent termite infestations.
Yes termites can live in anyorganic wooden mulch but not cow manure mulch
no they eat people!
Both provide a favorable habitat for termites; controlled temperature and moisture retention. I'm not sure which mulch is "less" likely to attract termites. Based on research I've performed on the internet, some say that pea gravel or rock mulch maintains moisture in the soil better than wood mulch, and thus is more attractive to termites. Wood much is better for plants because it eventually breaks down and provides nutrients. If you use pea gravel as a mulch, you need to make sure to choose plants that can handle the added heat because pea gravel will retain heat more than wood mulch. I'm not an expert. I've picked up this info by researching the internet.
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To convert 75 liters of bark mulch to pounds, you need to know the density of the mulch, which can vary. On average, bark mulch weighs about 20-25 pounds per cubic foot. Since there are approximately 28.3 liters in a cubic foot, 75 liters is about 2.65 cubic feet, translating to roughly 53-66 pounds of bark mulch.
Pine bark mulch is considered to be the best for a home garden.
Bark mulch weighs between 400 to 800 pounds for one cubic yard. The actual weight depends on how much moisture is in the mulch.
Bark mulch typically lasts for about 1 to 2 years when used as a ground cover in a garden.
Under bark or in moist mulch
Yes you can. Most commercially available wood mulch is treated against insect infestations which is the primary issue with placing wood mulch in flower beds next to your home. I made a mistake and purchased pine bark directly from a logging company not far from my home. They had a chipping operation and the pine back was a product of this chipping so after they removed the bark it was usually burned in an incinerator. I purchased several truckload of this pine bark from them. As my home was well treated for termites this was not the problem. My problem was roaches that love pine bark. Another problem was summer rain. When we got heavy summer rain, my pine bark tended to float off with the rainwater. I will never do this again and won't try to be so cheap. You get what you pay for so always buy the treated cypress mulch (my preference). I like the red color as well.
macrotermes and odontatermes
To prevent mulch from blowing away, you can use heavier mulch materials like bark or wood chips, install edging or borders around the mulch area, or use a mulch stabilizer product to keep it in place.