The termite control is of primary importance in pest management of house. You should exercise caution when mulching near the foundation of your home. The drainage and termite control are basically two matters that requires attention when applying mulch to a foundation planting. It is relatively simple to ensure adequate drainage by grading the ground underneath so that it slopes minimum 1/8 inch per foot away from the house for channelling the water away from the foundation. The termite-control procedures are bit complex and there are some questions that need to be answered before proceeding with it. You should decide if the mulch be permitted to come into contact with the foundation, if deeper layer of mulch is acceptable or if mulch be permitted to come to a wooden surface, etc. All these termite-control questions require your attention.
You should allow the mulch to arrive into contact with the foundation and keep the depth of the layer of mulch at 2 inches approx. The mulch should be allowed to come to a wooden surface at least eight inches of exposed foundation that lies between the top of the planting bed as well as the wood sill plate of the home structure. Actually, there is a widespread misconception about selecting the best type of mulch when termite control is a concern.
As termites eat wood, the usage of only wood mulches can create a problem. The major issue is not the termites eating the wood mulch but their hiding in the wood mulch and using it as a stop-over before invading your house poses a problem. All mulches provide lots of moisture and termite loves moisture. An effective mulch should have good moisture-retention. You should be diligent and inspect the mulch in plantings regularly for determining if there is presence of any termites.
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