(NAFB) It’s National Firewood Month, and USDA is reminding outdoor enthusiasts that moving firewood can also move destructive invasive pests. Dudley Hoskins, USDA Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, says people often help those pests travel much farther than they could on their own.
And firewood isn’t the only way invasive pests can spread. Hoskins says campers, travelers, and anyone transporting outdoor materials should be aware.
For more information on invasive pests, how they spread, and what you can do to help prevent their movement, visit www.aphis.usda.gov/plant-pests-diseases/hungry-pests.
