Termite damage to fence post

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5:33p, 2/1/24

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Noticed today that one of the wooden fence posts has some visible termite damage from ground level upwards about a foot. Post seems still structurally ok, but what can I use to stop the damage from continuing? Looking online I see liquid sprays and powders but not sure if that's best for a fence post that already has some internal damage.

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6:18p, 2/1/24

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Termidor foam

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10:20p, 2/1/24

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10:44a, 2/2/24

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I just leave them and replace the posts when a storm blows one down. I'd much rather have the termites eating my fence than my house.

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In reply to agnerd • 10:16p, 2/3/24

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agnerd said:
I just leave them and replace the posts when a storm blows one down. I'd much rather have the termites eating my fence than my house.

That's not how termites work.

The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But, it's still on the list.

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