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2023年8月20日 · I have found a few bugs around the living room where we store logs. I was wondering if anyone has any experience with this problem. I also have a border collie which may have bought some bugs in.
Burnt log exploit I stumbled across. You can auto load logs on
2023年6月17日 · Burnt log exploit I stumbled across. You can auto load logs on top of existing logs and carry them securely. You can do all four loads in one go, but you will need a crane to sort them out when you get there.
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2018年11月14日 · Among the insects or arthropods that can hitch a ride from the outdoors into a wood room on firewood are any of the 70 species of bark or ambrosia beetles, 150 species of longhorned beetles or the 50 species of flat-headed borers.
Would you burn these chewed up logs in a wood stove? : r/firewood - Reddit
You'll be fine if you put it right into the stove. If you're worried about moisture content if you have a modern stove, then make sure to put in known dry ones to fill out the rest of the stove. Even if that 1 log is 30% MC, the others at under 20% will average it out. Or, just burn it in the campfire. That's typically what I do
How to Get Rid of Bugs in Firewood | 10 Easy Ways (2025) - Wood …
2023年9月1日 · Required Items for Getting Rid of Bugs in Firewood 1. Insecticide. Insecticides can be used to kill any existing bugs living on the surface or inside of firewood logs. 2. Sticky Traps. Sticky traps are an effective way to monitor for bugs. Place the traps around the firewood to capture any insects that may try to enter the pile. 3. Vacuum Cleaner
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2014年11月5日 · I have a huge log I wanted to make into a chandelier and hang in my kitchen but wanted to make sure it was sanitary. They said to soak it in a bleach and water solution – 1/2 cup bleach to 1 gallon water. Allow your piece to soak for 24 hours. This will not only kill bugs but any bacteria in it too.
“IS IT SAFE TO BURN FIREWOOD THAT’S INFESTED WITH INSECTS?”
2019年11月26日 · While you should never spray pesticides on wood that you intend to burn in a fireplace (or outside), you can sometimes spray the indoor wood holding area with a properly labeled insecticide to kill pests that are emerging from the wood.
How to Get Rid of Bugs in Firewood and Woodpiles (Naturally)
2020年1月24日 · You can do the following to check for bugs in firewood: Visually examine each log; Shake the log for pests; Check for rodent droppings; Check cracks within each wood piece for bugs; See any visible pests on the log; Knock wood pieces together to loosen and disturb bugs present; Use the firewood ASAP
Partially burnt wood log (hardwood, my fireplace, window, smells ...
2013年1月29日 · In my experience, burnt wood that gets some moisture does emit a strong smell, which leads me to suspect you might have a moisture problem in your chimney (e.g, no or deficient cap; exterior cracks). Before you have another fire, get your chimney cleaned and inspected. I've seen lots of house fires caused by a chimney fire. It's pretty scary stuff.
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2011年6月15日 · obviously allowing the bugs to eat some of the wood lessens your carbon footprint, the sawdust they make is an ethically sustainable mulch product, the tunnels aid in drying out the wood (and so keep creosote down), and not killing the little vermin with pesticides makes your firewood organic