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Bugs and such are certainly a problem if you plan on using scrap wood. All kinds of hitchhikers can come aboard. The other thing you need to think about is using only seasoned hardwood for fuel. Pine and teak for instance create a lot of soot and creosote which will need need the attention of a chimney sweep on a regular basis. Otherwise you could wind up with a chimney fire.

One thought though, if you get a Navigator halibut stove, it can burn coal as well as wood, getting around the bug problem, and you can get a drop in two burner alcohol unit for summers when you don't need the extra heat.

I have thought about a wood stove but for the time being I will stick with my diesel fuel stove for now for serious cooking and baking and microwave for quick meals..