Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and Battiest's conditions — a climate more humid than central and western Oklahoma, with more consistent rainfall throughout the year — create exactly that. A mix of historic oil-boom-era homes in Tulsa and newer suburban development, alongside forested hill-country homes further out. 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.