store indoor wood in sealed container for bugs?
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I found this on the internet. Take it for what it's worth...............
Insects in Firewood
Insects in Firewood
- Many insects and pests reside in firewood, including termites, woodborers, carpenter ants, horntail wasps, bark beetles, centipedes, cockroaches, spiders and sowbugs. These pests often crawl out of their tunnels a few days after the wood is placed in a warm place, such as a garage. Heat also may activate insect eggs laid in firewood, causing insects to crawl out of the wood into your home once they have hatched.
- The insects in firewood aren't likely to cause structural damage. For example, carpenter ants or beetles found in firewood usually won't bore or eat into the wood in your home, even if you store firewood in your garage or bring firewood inside. Many people find insects in their home frightening or annoying, but if you aren't bothered by bugs, you may keep firewood in your garage as long as the wood stays dry.
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