I have just started to burn wood and have a large amount stored in the back yard. I have noticed that some logs brought in have carpenter ants in it. The question is . How do I get rid of them and keep mice, ants or termites from taking up residence? I was thinking of spraying kerosene on the wood pile in hopes of protecting it and keeping them out of the hse,barn and woodpile. I thought of insecticide but I'm not sure about handling or burning insecticide laced wood. What do you all think or use??