pine vs. cedar shavings
Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 5:54 am
any thoughts on pine shavings v. cedar shavings? i currently use pine but am wondering about their use as a natural fly repellant.
There are phenols in cedar shavings (leading to irritation of the mucous membranes - more respiratory problems), which is why they are not recommended from horse bedding.
The phenols are also what gives cedar its natural insect-repelling quality, I believe.