[blessitwings]

We are facing a cold winter here in Georgia, I have concrete floors in my loft. I wanted to know if maybe I should cover the floors with some thing like pine needles or straw? What are the benifits of both? Any suggestions on the matter?

 

[spirit wings]

I think either one would be fine.. if you use straw just make sure it is dry and not damp or moldy..

 

[conditionfreak]

I put a pile of both down and let them choose.

 

[Crazy Pete]

Pine needles are free and easy to find, if you use straw you should use some seven dust to keep the bugs away.
Dave

 

[blessitwings]

So do pine needles keep bugs away?

 

[Crazy Pete]

Not sure if they keep bugs away, but straw is hollow and you could be bringing in bugs. Thats why I say to use seven dust I use pine needles and straw and dust both.
Dave

 

[Chocolate Head]

Yes, Creosote is derived from pine and is used as a bug repellent on industrial wood, as well as a horse/dog dip. As said before, pine straw is easy to get for free.

 

[blessitwings]

Yes I'll go with pine needles seeing that I have a big pine next to my loft! Thanks