Southeast Spreading Company Mulch Installation Pine Straw Spreading Contact Us About Us Gallery Testimonials sramsey | February 18, 2013 No comments Does Mulch Attract Bugs? Do es Mulch Attract Bugs? Itâ€™s been our experience that mulch itself does not attract bugs, but may provide a home for those already living in your garden. And thatâ€™s not necessarily a bad thing, as the majority of insects in a landscape are actually healthy for the plant material. A layer of mulch is important for retaining moisture and those little critters will aid in the decomposition of materials that add nutrients to the soil. Something to avoid, however, is an overabundance of mulch (4 inches+). As this can retain too much moisture and potentially harm to your plants via fungus and mold. Worms, Centipedes and earwigs are examples of insects that take up residence under mulch. These little guys help the soil by adding nutrients as they eat. What about Termites? If termites are present under mulch, itâ€™s usually because they were already there, as they not normally attracted the mulch itself. Category: General Info, Mulch Installation, Mulching Tips, Pine Straw Installation | Tags: bugs in mulch, insects in mulch, Mulch depth, mulch info, Mulch Installation, mulching tips, Pine Straw Comments are closed. News & Tips Does Mulch Attract Bugs? Mulch Spreading … by Aircraft? Rubber Mulch… Gaining Traction? Too Much Mulch? Mulch Type Comparison How Mulch Mulch Do I Need? 4 Benefits of Pine Straw 3 Keys to Playground Mulch 5 Ways to Whack those Weeds Proper Mulch Depth Sign up for our Newsletter Sign up for our Email Newsletter Follow us on the Web Links Admin Pinestraw Admin WP Admin Physical: 13650 FiddleSticks Blvd. suite 202-336 Fort Myers, FL 33912 | Mailing: 13650 Fiddlesticks Blvd., Ste. 202-336, Fort Myers FL 33912 Phone: 239-332-2595 Wordpress Theme by ThemeZee