Baton Rouge's housing stock is part of what determines termite risk. Elevated and pier-foundation construction is common throughout this flood-prone river corridor, alongside newer slab-built subdivisions. Combined with the local climate — a humid subtropical climate with hot, muggy summers, mild winters, and heavy rainfall typical of the lower Mississippi River corridor — soil-to-wood contact points around the foundation are the most common entry route.
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.