The wierd bullet shaped blk and white creature has striped bottom and spotted top with large circles looked like eyes...scary- we assumed it was dead in the firewood, but it kind of jumped. No antanie or wings about 2 inches long. looked like an alien species literally...what was it. Never had ever seen anything like it.
2006-07-20 16:45:37 · 5 answers · asked by sissyoh 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Cottonwood beetle?
2006-07-20 21:08:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
lolSeveral kinds of insects may be found in firewood, but rarely would any cause an infestation in furniture or your house structure. The most likely insects found in firewood are carpenter ants and a number of types of wood-boring beetles. Termites are practically never found in firewood stored outside at this time of the year; they nest deep in the soil where temperatures are warmer.
Carpenter ants nest in wood that has gotten wet and started to decay. Firewood that has been improperly stored or that is a softer wood, like cottonwood, may house a carpenter ant nest. It would be best to inspect your wood carefully before bringing it into the house. Decayed wood makes poor firewood.
Wood-boring beetles leaving firewood are also unlikely to infest your home. There are many species of wood-boring beetles than may infest wood and they range from 1-1/2" to 1/8" long. These beetles often leave the wood after it is cut; some of these insects may die as the wood starts to dry out.
If insects start to emerge from your firewood, do not panic! Get out the vacuum cleaner and sweep 'em up. Insecticide treatment of firewood is definitely not recommended because dangerous fumes may arise when you burn the wood. The best way to eliminate a potential insect problem is to keep the firewood outside until you get ready to burn it.
2006-07-20 16:48:58 · answer #2 · answered by gimmieswag 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmmm it so unds like some sort of beetle but you said no wings or antena hmmm that's my best guess.. it sounds very familiar, can't put a name to though.. sorry I wanted to help
2006-07-20 16:52:17 · answer #3 · answered by kitkool 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wood boring beetle.. sometimes you will see the grub worm or larvae only.
2006-07-20 16:51:12 · answer #4 · answered by chucky5050 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wished you could have taken a pic of it
2006-07-21 02:20:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋