Bill from Beckley, Wv writes
My fence was built 3 years ago. We used pressure treated boards but never stained or painted them, and the fence is now being drilled by powder post beetles. Apparently the treatment has worn off. If the beetles are drilling it does that mean Boracare can be used?
You can certainly use Boracare on your fence. Any areas that have an active infestation of powder post beetles will need to be treated at the rate of 1:1 and all other areas where there is no activity can be used 5:1. Once the Boracare has been applied to the fence, you will need to seal/stain/paint it to keep the rain from slowly washing it away over the years. If sealed, the Boracare will last for the life of the wood after application. Please let us know if you have any other questions.
Answer last updated on: 06/20/2013