Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and Assumption's conditions — a climate shaped by the region's lower latitude and river-valley terrain, generally warmer and more humid than Chicago — create exactly that. Older wood-frame and brick homes are common throughout this region, from Metro East suburbs to more rural downstate towns. Termite colonies can go undetected for years, quietly compromising structural wood the entire time.
We start with a full inspection of the foundation, crawl space, and any wood-to-soil contact points, looking for mud tubes, damaged wood, or swarmer activity. Treatment options include soil treatment around the foundation perimeter or bait-station monitoring systems that intercept foraging termites before they reach the structure. Every job includes a wood-destroying-insect inspection report.