Insects on firewood?

[odsch]

Bought some firewood for cheap. What are these uniform sized egg like things on my firewood? Do I have to remove them from every wood or will it be safe to burn off?

[Gulf]

Hi Odsch,

Welcome to the forum. That is some well weathered looking wood. If it is dry and not too "punky" (rotten, paper like) it should still burn well for the initial heating of the oven. You will just have to try it to find out for sure. Insects, eggs or larvae will just become more fuel for the fire. However, I would switch to a cleaner wood source just prior to cooking a pizzza. Also, (not knowing what type of insects are in your area) you my not want to stack that wood too close to your house.

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[rwiegand]

They look like they'll burn perfectly well. I wouldn't worry about them. Gulf's advice is good.