Wood preservative applicator

A wood preservative applicator bandage for a wooden structure, comprising:

• a flexible matrix having a surface for contact with the wooden structure, said flexible matrix having formed therein a plurality of individual reservoirs, one or more of said reservoirs each containing a solid tablet solidified within said one or more reservoirs,
• said solid tablet comprising at least one wood preserving chemical contacting directly the wooden structure when said applicator bandage is applied to said wooden structure, to supply said wood preserving chemical to said wooden structure,
• the plurality of reservoirs being arranged on the flexible matrix to enable said matrix to be shaped to conform to the contour of the wooden structure,
• said applicator bandage further comprising a fastening means for securing said matrix in position on said wooden structure, comprising a line of indentations formed in the matrix above and below the plurality of reservoirs, said line of indentations extending from the first end of said matrix to a second end of said matrix, said indentations forming male members on one surface of the matrix and corresponding female members on the opposite surface of the matrix such that when the applicator bandage is positioned around the wooden structure, the first end of said matrix overlaps with the second end and the male members of the first end cooperate with the female members of the second end to secure the applicator bandage in position.