So, Will Termites Eat Treated Wood? Let's Find Out

If you're planning a big backyard project like a deck or a fence, you've probably asked yourself: will termites eat treated wood even though it's literally infused with chemicals designed to kill them? The short answer is yes, they absolutely can, though they usually won't go for it as their first choice. It's one of those common misconceptions that "treated" means "indestructible," but in the world of home maintenance, nothing is ever quite that simple. ...

April 21, 2026 · 6 min · Baumstein Bourquin