Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and Belen's conditions — a high-desert climate defined by low humidity, strong sun, and a genuine winter, unlike the low deserts of Arizona — create exactly that. Housing spans traditional Southwestern adobe and stucco styles to newer subdivisions on the metro's expanding edges. 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.