Firewood Piles
Stacked firewood for heating, typically stored outdoors near structure.
High PriorityWhy Pests Are Found Here
Moisture retention, bark provides food and shelter, direct contact with ground, proximity to structure.
Inspection Tips
Check for mud tubes on wood, look for frass, inspect underneath pile, note distance from house (should be 20+ feet).
Associated Pests
9 pests commonly found in this location
| Common Name | Scientific Name | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Smokybrown Cockroach | Periplaneta fuliginosa | Cockroaches |
| Carpenter Ant | Camponotus spp. | Ants |
| Subterranean Termite | Reticulitermes flavipes | Termites |
| Powderpost Beetle | Lyctidae | Wood-Boring Pests |
| Black Widow Spider | Latrodectus mactans | Spiders |
| Wolf Spider | Lycosidae | Spiders |
| Hobo Spider | Eratigena agrestis | Spiders |
| House Spider | Parasteatoda tepidariorum | Spiders |
| Scorpion | Centruroides sculpturatus | Spiders |
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