Expect to pay between $90 and $150 to have a 24-in.-dia. stump removed. You can rent a gas-powered stump grinder for about $100 to $190 per day, depending on the size of the machine. Therefore, if you only have to remove a stump or two, you’d be better off hiring a pro.
What does stump grinding cost?
Our research shows that the average cost to grind a stump ranges from $100 to $400 per stump with an average price per diameter of $3. If you grind the stump yourself it may cost you as little as $75 to rent a stump grinder for half a day, or $250 to $400 for a full day.
Do wood chips attract termites?
They can be found in similar numbers beneath bark, wood, gravel, and rubber mulch, though fresh wood chips may have the added attraction of providing a food source. As with other insects, the mulch doesn’t cause termites to multiply, it just offers a conductive environment for the ones that are already in the area.
Can you eat saw dust?
Well, not really. Not only has cellulose been a safe, FDA-approved food additive since 1973, it’s also a component of the plant foods we eat every day. Cellulose is a fiber, so by definition, our bodies can’t break it down, Palmer explains. Instead, it gets passed right on out.