WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has issued the following press release:
WASHINGTON, D.C., October 1, 2026-As fall camping, hunting seasons, and winter home‑heating get underway, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is urging everyone to make safe firewood choices that help prevent the spread of invasive forest pests.
"Invasive pests pose significant risks to our forests, parks, and communities," said USDA Under Secretary Dudley Hoskins. "Observing federal and state firewood quarantines, including those for spongy moth and Asian longhorned beetle, helps protect the trees we rely on for recreation, wildlife h...