Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and Ackerly's conditions — a climate defined by low rainfall and wide temperature extremes, closer to New Mexico or eastern Colorado than the humid Texas Gulf Coast — create exactly that. Slab-on-grade homes dominate here, built for a dry climate rather than heavy rainfall or humidity. 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.