Is nearby a absolute type of mulch that will not attract termites?
Answers: Yes , Cedar chips are good and will concluding a lot longer .Also I use ones made of rubber, it's painted to look close to wood and its softer to walk across..I believe it's made of recycled tires..I love the red colored ones most of adjectives, but they come in yelp colored too.I buy mine at Home Depot.
Plastic? Gravel? Termites only chomp through wood to the best of my knowledge.