I just came across an interesting tip from the USDA Forest Service regarding home firewood and the spread of insects and disease.

Many folks who have wood piles at home probably think nothing of loading up a couple of bundles of firewood on their way to camp or to their favorite campsite, right?

Don't do it, say foresters in the know.

Cut firewood that sits around your house may contain invasive insects and diseases that you can unknowingly spread to other areas by bringing firewood with you when you camp.

Creepy creatures like the Asian longhorned beetle, emerald ash borer and sirex wood wasp are just a few of the nasties that may live in your firewood and would like to hitch a ride with you and infest a new place.

So don't give the little buggers a chance.

Instead, leave the home firewood at home and purchase local firewood at your camping destination.

Makes good sense to me.

Who knew?!