Mulch Hoax About Termite Infestation Debunked
Agriculture officials and major retailers debunk a long circulating Internet rumor claiming Formosan termites infest Gulf Coast harvested mulch. Weathers and others warn mulch from termite-infested states is rejected and certified termite-free before sale. Stores like Lowe's and Home Depot confirm strict supplier controls. The Florida and Louisiana agencies note past quarantines and ongoing inspections.
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Hugh Weathers
Gulf Coast
Weathers
Louisiana Department of Agriculture
Florida
Don Harrison
Home Depot
New Orleans
University of Florida Extension Service
U.S
Alabama
California
Georgia
Hawaii
Louisiana
Mississippi
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
North Carolina
Michael Gibbons
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