Wood-boring larvae may get into the logs, and in some cases that could give them quick entry into wooden parts of your home. Cover firewood piles, especially oak, with clear plastic (not black).

The Fargo Forestry Department says it will begin inspecting firewood at homes around the city next week in an effort to manage the spread of Dutch elm disease.

To dispose of logs containing bark, place them on the boulevard for pickup by March 29 and notify the Forestry Department at 701.241.1465. Dutch elm disease destroyed just over 200 elm trees in ...

The last case of Dutch elm disease in the city was in July in Leif Erikson Park. After an investigation, more than 13 tonnes of stored wood were taken from 160 locations within two kilometres of ...

When poisoned elm trees are chopped into logs, sold for wood and transported to different areas, the elm beetles carrying the disease then leave the log and find healthy elm trees to infect.

According to Liudahl, a big factor in the spread of Dutch elm disease are households that store elm firewood outside without removing the bark from the logs, which creates a breeding ground for ...

Strength: American elm has a strength (MOR) of 11,800 psi, while rock elm has a strength of 14,800. The bendability (MOE) is 1.4 million psi for American and 1.54 million psi for rock.

Emerald ash borer, pinewood nematode, and Dutch elm disease are all major horticultural issues that are heavily instigated by firewood transport. So, play it smart.

Wood owners will be asked to debark, burn or dispose of the wood within 10 days. More information on Bismarck’s Dutch elm disease prevention program is at bit.ly/41BPS3U . Learn how to build a ...