Anthony Lisanti wrote:

I just installed a new wood fence on my property about 6 months ago. I
just got around to treating it with water seal, and I've noticed one
part the wood seems mushy with little holes, here and there. They
appear to be oval shape on a 45' angle. It's on a very small part of
the fence.

Are you sure the damage was not in the board before installation?
Could be carpenter bees maybe. I had a section of fence nearly destroyed
by them.


Is this termites or what? I can only assume it is, since the house
was treated 5 years ago before I bought it.

5 years ago means nothing. Termites can be back in a matter of weeks.
If you are live in a termite prone climate, you should have an
inspection every 1 to 2 years.


If I finish sealing the
rest of the fence, would the treatment deter these things?

Probably not much.
Kevin