I was reading posts on "what do you store wood in in your home" that dealt with bugs catching a ride into the home on firewood, and got to thinking about the bugs I have brought in that (a)I'm aware of and (b) I wish I hadn't given a home.
#1) The recluse spider that I didn't know about that bit my foot one night when I fell asleep on the sofa in front of the fire. Not good.
#2) Mosquitoes that come in (mostly in February) on firewood that has a bit of snow on it, and that start flying around as the wood heats up.
3) Clothes moths! First time I saw one walking on the wood I had just loaded into the stove, I shut the door fast. Have seen the same phenomonem several times since, and seen a few flying. Also have noticed them on my cedar shakes in the Autumn. Both surprised me. I'd never noticed them outside before. Makes me despair of keeping them at bay.
Have never to my knowledge brought ants or termites in on my wood.
So, what are your worst bug experiences?
#1) The recluse spider that I didn't know about that bit my foot one night when I fell asleep on the sofa in front of the fire. Not good.
#2) Mosquitoes that come in (mostly in February) on firewood that has a bit of snow on it, and that start flying around as the wood heats up.
3) Clothes moths! First time I saw one walking on the wood I had just loaded into the stove, I shut the door fast. Have seen the same phenomonem several times since, and seen a few flying. Also have noticed them on my cedar shakes in the Autumn. Both surprised me. I'd never noticed them outside before. Makes me despair of keeping them at bay.
Have never to my knowledge brought ants or termites in on my wood.
So, what are your worst bug experiences?