• The_v@lemmy.world
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        Termites don’t tolerate the snow. Below 25F(-4C) they die quickly. In areas with a month or two of freezing temps they don’t survive.

        That being said with global warming they are steadily moving further north and south latitudes.

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          I live in the southeast US and termites are a bitch, they were always in our firewood when I was growing up, and I’m sure they’re worse now because our winters are now so mild

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          Good info to know, we always had the wood pile away when my dad did it but I hadn’t thought of that. Course when I was young we were in northern BC so probably not an issue there since it was a winter thing. No burning in my current place but good knowledge if I ever get a fireplace, since I’m in somewhat warmer areas now. Probably shouldn’t chop any myself give my coordination either.

      • ExtremeDullard@piefed.socialOP
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        No termites. And in fact, I have 1.5 cords in a wooden shed behind the cottage, and maybe half a cord in the wooden garage 🙂