{"id":4508,"date":"2024-03-14T07:53:29","date_gmt":"2024-03-14T01:53:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/?p=4508"},"modified":"2024-03-14T07:53:30","modified_gmt":"2024-03-14T01:53:30","slug":"does-mulch-attract-ants-or-repel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-mulch-attract-ants-or-repel\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Mulch Attract Ants or Repel Them? (Explained)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>Are you planning to put mulch around your home? However, are you wondering whether it is a good idea to put several layers of mulch around your home?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you also wondering whether or not such a placement will cause several types of ants to claim their colonies and cause an ant infestation?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_mulch_attract_ants_or_repel_them\"><\/span><strong>Does mulch attract ants or repel them?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mulch can both attract and repel ants. Accordingly, mulch can attract ants because of the organic material, food sources, moisture, and comfortable temperature that is found in the mulch. However, mulch can also repel ants due to its natural repellent oils, strong smell, chemicals, and so on.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66485367c9bbe\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" 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away?&nbsp;\">Does mulch keep ants away?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-mulch-attract-ants-or-repel\/#Is_it_good_to_put_mulch_around_your_house_to_protect_from_ants\" title=\"Is it good to put mulch around your house to protect from ants?&nbsp;\">Is it good to put mulch around your house to protect from ants?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-mulch-attract-ants-or-repel\/#5_reasons_why_mulch_attracts_ants\" title=\"5 reasons why mulch attracts ants&nbsp;\">5 reasons why mulch attracts ants&nbsp;<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-mulch-attract-ants-or-repel\/#Moist_Environment\" title=\"Moist Environment:\">Moist Environment:<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-mulch-attract-ants-or-repel\/#Food_Source\" title=\"Food Source:\">Food Source:<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-mulch-attract-ants-or-repel\/#Present_Ant_Colony\" title=\"Present Ant Colony:\">Present Ant Colony:<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-mulch-attract-ants-or-repel\/#Tree_Sap\" title=\"Tree Sap:\">Tree Sap:<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-mulch-attract-ants-or-repel\/#Extra_layer_of_Mulch\" title=\"Extra layer of Mulch:\">Extra layer of Mulch:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-mulch-attract-ants-or-repel\/#What_types_of_mulch_are_ants_attracted_to\" title=\"What types of mulch are ants attracted to?&nbsp;\">What types of mulch are ants attracted to?&nbsp;<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-mulch-attract-ants-or-repel\/#Organic_Mulch\" title=\"Organic Mulch:\">Organic Mulch:<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-mulch-attract-ants-or-repel\/#Wood_Mulch\" title=\"Wood Mulch:\">Wood Mulch:<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-mulch-attract-ants-or-repel\/#Pine_Straw_Mulch\" title=\"Pine Straw Mulch:\">Pine Straw Mulch:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-mulch-attract-ants-or-repel\/#What_type_of_mulch_keeps_ants_away\" title=\"What type of mulch keeps ants away?&nbsp;\">What type of mulch keeps ants away?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/does-mulch-attract-ants-or-repel\/#Final_thoughts\" title=\"Final thoughts:\">Final thoughts:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3894.-Does-mulch-attract-ants-or-repel.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3894.-Does-mulch-attract-ants-or-repel.jpg 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https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3894.-Does-mulch-attract-ants-or-repel-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3894.-Does-mulch-attract-ants-or-repel-640x480.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3894.-Does-mulch-attract-ants-or-repel.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4509 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3894.-Does-mulch-attract-ants-or-repel.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3894.-Does-mulch-attract-ants-or-repel-300x225.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3894.-Does-mulch-attract-ants-or-repel-768x576.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3894.-Does-mulch-attract-ants-or-repel-720x540.jpg.webp 720w, https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3894.-Does-mulch-attract-ants-or-repel-480x360.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3894.-Does-mulch-attract-ants-or-repel-320x240.jpg.webp 320w, https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3894.-Does-mulch-attract-ants-or-repel-735x551.jpg.webp 735w, https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3894.-Does-mulch-attract-ants-or-repel-335x251.jpg.webp 335w, https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3894.-Does-mulch-attract-ants-or-repel-347x260.jpg.webp 347w, https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3894.-Does-mulch-attract-ants-or-repel-520x390.jpg.webp 520w, https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3894.-Does-mulch-attract-ants-or-repel-640x480.jpg.webp 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/outdooralive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3894.-Does-mulch-attract-ants-or-repel.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Mulch is a great addition to your plants because it retains a lot of moisture and helps to maintain the nutrient level of the soil. Accordingly,<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>such layering of mulch around your house may help you but it will also attract a lot of ants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accordingly, this is because mulch provides the much-preferred moisture that ants like, and mulch also works as a great food source for ants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, mulch is also very much attractive to ants because they can make their colonies out of the wood scraps that are found in mulch.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nevertheless, there are some mulch types that due to their natural oils and strong chemicals are found to be excessively repellent for ants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_mulch_keep_ants_away\"><\/span><strong>Does mulch keep ants away?&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There is a high chance that mulch will not keep ants away totally<\/strong>&nbsp;because there are certain types of ant species that love to be around mulch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accordingly, it should be noted that mulch itself may not attract all the ants to your garden but it is the environment that is associated with mulch that makes mulch very much attractable for ants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, mulch is typically used for holding a lot of moisture which is beneficial for the trees or plants; however, these high moisture-filled areas are also very appealing to ants because they love to take shelter around such places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accordingly, if you have frequent rainfall in your area then the mulch will be highly saturated with water which is again a perfect fit for the ants to linger around your home as it is providing a nice humid environment for them to survive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, mulch types like organic mulch and wood mulch are very much unlikely to keep the ants away but rather will attract them to your house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there are certain types of mulch that will keep the ants away to a certain degree. Therefore, mulch types such as organic mulch, cedar mulch, cocoa bean mulch, or straw mulch are the ones that will repel some of the insects and ants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_good_to_put_mulch_around_your_house_to_protect_from_ants\"><\/span><strong>Is it good to put mulch around your house to protect from ants?&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It is both good and bad to put mulch around your house to protect the house from ants.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accordingly, this is because there are some types of mulch that can benefit you by repelling all the ants, however there are also some types of mulch that will keep attracting several ants to your house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, mulch types such as&nbsp;cedar mulch, cypress mulch, redwood mulch, plastic mulch,&nbsp;and so on are best to put around your house to protect your house from ants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, when it comes to mulch types such as organic mulch, wood mulch, and so on, then there are high chances that these mulch types will cause an infestation around your house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accordingly, this is because these attractable mulch types provide the best environment, food, and housing for the ants which is why it is safe and better not to use these types of mulch around your home and garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_reasons_why_mulch_attracts_ants\"><\/span><strong>5 reasons why mulch attracts ants<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a myriad of different reasons why mulch seems to attract ants therefore, being knowledgeable about such reasons can help you to act accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Moist_Environment\"><\/span><strong>Moist Environment:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Certain types of ants seem to be attracted to mulch because it offers the preferred humid and moist environment for ants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accordingly, mulch is typically made out of compost, leaves, bark, sawdust, and so on which are very much eligible for retaining a lot of moisture in it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, out of different species, carpenter ants are the most likely to find their nest in mulch due to its high moisture content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, although ants can survive without food for a certain period of time, they cannot survive without water and this is why ants find mulch very much appropriate for survival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accordingly, this is why they also like to make their nest in the mulch because it offers the cool and humid environment that they prefer to have during hot temperatures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food_Source\"><\/span><strong>Food Source:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mulch is also favored by ants because of the food sources that they can achieve from mulch be it organic mulch or wood mulch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some mulch types such as the organic mulch which works as a great food source for ants because it is made out of organic compost or other food elements which make it appealing to the ants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Present_Ant_Colony\"><\/span><strong>Present Ant Colony:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the place where you are applying your mulch already has a certain amount of ants living inside the soil, then there is a high chance that you are only attracting more ants by putting a layer of mulch on top of the ants&rsquo; colony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tree_Sap\"><\/span><strong>Tree Sap:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another practical reason why ants find mulch attractable is due to the tree sap that is found among different types of trees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accordingly, when trees are cut into pieces, a certain element called sap comes out of it which is usually very sweet and can attract a lot of ants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Extra_layer_of_Mulch\"><\/span><strong>Extra layer of Mulch:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, ants find mulch attractable only due to the shade, moisture, and temperature that mulch seems to have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accordingly, this is why if mulch is layered three or four inches deep, then chances are that the mulch will be attractable to the ants due to its moist environment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_types_of_mulch_are_ants_attracted_to\"><\/span><strong>What types of mulch are ants attracted to?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are certain types of mulch that seem to attract ants. Therefore, being knowledgeable about what type of mulch ants find attractive will help you to mold decisions and find out solutions for eradication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Organic_Mulch\"><\/span><strong>Organic Mulch:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No other mulch can attract ants other than organic mulch. Accordingly, organic mulch is a material that is made out of straw, compost, pine needles, wood chips, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, organic mulch is sometimes made with both animal and plant materials which decompose with time and has a lot of nutrients that may attract the ants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, this organic mulch is not only attractable to ants due to its moisture-filled texture but also due to the food scraps that are sometimes found in the organic mulch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wood_Mulch\"><\/span><strong>Wood Mulch:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wood mulch is very much favored by ants especially, by carpenter ants, due to the fact that they can build their nest inside the wood scraps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, wood mulch also provides the much-needed shade from heat which is again another reason why ants find it very much appealing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pine_Straw_Mulch\"><\/span><strong>Pine Straw Mulch:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another type of mulch that can attract ants around your garden is called pine straw mulch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accordingly, this is because pine has a sweet sap that is very much appealing and edible for the ants and this is why ants find pine straw very attractive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_type_of_mulch_keeps_ants_away\"><\/span><strong>What type of mulch keeps ants away?&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You will be surprised to know that mulch can also deter or repel ants. <strong>Cedar, plastic, straw, inorganic, etc. sorts of mulch can help you to keep ants away<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition,<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>cedar mulch&nbsp;is such a kind of mulch that contains a lot of strong chemicals and natural oils which doesn&rsquo;t really sit well with ants that is why they like to keep their distance from cedar mulch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover,&nbsp;plastic mulch&nbsp;is also very much appropriate for repelling ants because it is made out of an inorganic product called polythene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, the plastic bits found in plastic mulch are known for reflecting light which can have a detrimental effect on little insects like ants and this is why it will keep away ants from creating a colony in your garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore,&nbsp;straw mulch&nbsp;seems to have a very strong smell so it will be enough to keep all the ants away from your garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition,<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>inorganic mulch&nbsp;is also very much appropriate for repelling ants because it is sometimes made out of plastic and rubber and these items aren&rsquo;t really appealing to ants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, the long-lasting mulch called&nbsp;melaleuca&nbsp;works great as a repellent to keep the ants at bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accordingly, redwood mulch, cypress mulch, and licorice root mulch are some of the other types of mulch that also keep ants away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_thoughts\"><\/span><strong>Final thoughts:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although mulch can help a lot in retaining moisture for your plants, it nevertheless can cause a huge ant infestation because ants are really attracted to certain types of mulch. 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