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This is Roger Tinker, Owner and General Manager of All Star Pest Control located in Columbus,
Georgia.
Our subject is mulch and leaves that has built up around the bottom on the house and why it needs to
be removed.
Usually when I inspect a house and find mulch and leaves around the bottom of the house, all kinds
of problems are discovered.
Rotted siding from moisture build up is caused by the moisture that is held by leaves or mulch that is
around the house. Once the siding is rotted the only way to fix it is to do a costly replacement of the
rotted siding.
Moist conditions provide an ideal condition for termites to establish a colony near your house.
These same conditions are also ideal for the American roach to thrive in which is going to attract
other pest as well.
Silver fish are found in leaves and mulch that hold moisture.
Earwigs only live where there is moisture and will then work their way into areas of the home like the
bathroom.
Some spiders thrive in an environment that provides high moisture. I do want to note that the brown
recluse and the black widow DO NOT like a moist environment.
Centipedes are attracted to mulch and leaves around the perimeter of a house..
Mulch and leaves help provide moisture for ants to build their colonies in.
Mosquitos are always going to search for areas that provide moisture for them so survive in.
Not having mulch or leaves would be the ideal setting around your home. If you need mulch or leaves
I suggest that you look at the alternatives such as rubber mulch or rocks that will at least reduce the
moisture built up around your home.
Please feel free to contact me if I can be of any service to you.
