g'day wanda,

yes i have heard this, seems to be a bit of a catch cry, i have never
seen whiteants in all the years i have used it. then if there are
whiteants in your garden that is to be expected we do live in
australia, noted for its whiteants.

now are those w/ants going to eat your home??? dunno there are maybe a
dozen different types of subterranian termites (the ones where the
attacks will come from) but not all those types will invade homes,
then there are the mounding termites and never heard of them infesting
homes.

now of course everyone should know not to have gardens or paths up
against the house or the foundations of the house this is a good
invitation by itself for termites to take up residence. you should
have at least 1 meter clear way before you have a path or gardens this
no-mans land should be covered with loose gravel/stones so it doesn't
provide a haven for termites.

the other thing you must do is create a termite protection barrier for
you home and sheds, you can use chemical control treatments or the
more passive trap attractent type methods but if you protect your home
etc.,. then if the little beggers do eat a little of you mulch or
newspaper that you have used in the agrden it won't matter because at
the the end of the day all they ahve done is to help you recycle
organic material like lots of other things do.

you need to consult one of those specialist experts to discuss your
issues of protecting your home etc.,. seek different opinions.

len

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