I have a new house built on sandy soil. It's in the country and I don't want to bother with a lawn and the attendant maintenance. I am considering using pine straw in large amounts to 1)hold the soil and 2)provide a pleasing background to shrub and flower plantings. My question is this: In an area like our's with very active termites, will they be attracted to the pine straw and the soil underneath and create a real problem for me? Thanks for your advice.