FACTSHEET - New Infestations of Harmful Insects and Diseases are Often First Found

The species has Hitchhikers been known to travel long Invasive insects and diseases can hitchhike within firewood distances hiding in firewood and travel undetected from one location to another. [...] The species has not yet been detected in BC but has been The species is spreading found in several eastern USDA APHIS, Bugwood.org widely throughout provinces and many US eastern Canada and can be found hitchhiking in firewood. [...] Debbie Miller, Bugwood.org BuyLocalBurnLocal.ca Dutch elm disease (caused by two species of fungi; Buy local! Ophiostoma ulmi and Ophiostoma novo-ulmi) Buy firewood at or near your destination to ensure that BC is one of the few areas of the world yet to see impacts you are not introducing invasive pests or diseases. [...] DED is transmitted retailers in the closest municipality to your destination by several species of Elm bark beetles, some of which are during the warmer months. [...] North Carolina Forest Service, Bugwood.org This will help prevent bringing hitchhiking invasive species home with you! These are just four examples of many species which can hide in firewood and remain undetected as you transport them Unattended and out of control campfires can from place to place.