Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and Abiquiu's conditions — a four-season alpine-adjacent climate with real winter snowpack and a brief, pleasant summer — create exactly that. A mix of traditional adobe homes, historic land-grant village construction, and newer mountain-style builds, most with real winter insulation. Termite colonies can go undetected for years, quietly compromising structural wood the entire time.
Termite treatment starts with identifying exactly where the colony is accessing the structure, since a targeted approach is far more effective than a blanket treatment. Depending on the property, we recommend either a liquid soil treatment creating a barrier around the foundation, or a bait-station monitoring system that's checked on a schedule.