Is Termite Killing Mulch a preventive or remedial treatment for termites?treaent for termites?

Neither!! Termite Killing Mulch is not recommended as a stand alone treatment for termites, but rather as an aid in the abatement of termites on your property as part of an integrated pest management program for termites.

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Do termites live in mulch?

No! Subterranean termites live in colonies under the ground, but there have been numerous cases where homeowners and pest control operators have found termites in mulch, pine straw, and other types of ground cover. The workers or foragers search just below the ground surface for cellulosic (food) materials. Most mulches contain some form of ground or shredded wood which contains cellulose. If the termites find and consume the Termite Killing Mulch they will be affected. In addition, any other termites who receive food from the affected termites will also be affected.

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Does Termite Killing Mulch have a smell or odor?

No! Termite Killing Mulch has no specific odor or smell beyond that of ordinary, untreated wood mulch.

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Is Termite Killing Mulch safe around humans, pets, wildlife and birds?

The active ingredient in Termite Killing Mulch is a salt of Boric Acid. Boric Acid and its salts are used in many items you use every day including eye drops, skin care products, detergents, and many other common household products. It has been shown that the borate used in the Termite Killing Mulch is less toxic than common table salt.

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Will using Termite Killing Mulch around my home injure my plants and flowers?

It is not recommended to use Termite Killing Mulch around very sensitive plants such as African violets, orchids, etc. Neither is it recommended to use any wood containing mulches around sensitive plants. The amount of borate infused in the Termite Killing Mulch is very low, so low that it is unlikely that enough would ever be absorbed by plants to cause any harm. It has been shown that Boron is an essential element to sustain growth in almost all forms of plant life. One of the largest uses of borate is in agriculture to increase yields and the health of many crops.

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