Removal · field guidance

Cedar-mulch perimeter

Cedar mulch works like any dry mulch barrier; cedar oil's tick repellency claims are mostly lab-scale and short-lived in the field.

Steps

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  1. 01
    Use cedar mulch as a 3-foot barrier between lawn and woods.
  2. 02
    Refresh annually as it weathers.
  3. 03
    Treat the cedar oil claim as marginal - the mulch's dryness is the real barrier.
  4. 04
    Combine with mowing and brush cutting.

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