Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and Avon's conditions — a four-season New England climate without the Sound's moderating effect, meaning colder winters than the shoreline — create exactly that. A mix of historic farmhouses and mid-century suburban homes, most with basements given the colder inland winters. 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.