This Common Mulch Mistake Can Attract Termites Fast

Most homes have landscaping that runs around the foundation and most of that landscaping uses mulch. While it may certainly look great, applying mulch around the foundation of your home runs the risk of attracting a homeowner's worst nightmare, termites. Most experts agree that putting mulch right up against your home carries a termite risk, but that doesn’t mean you have to leave the landscaping around your foundation mulch free. 

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