Benicia's housing stock is part of what determines termite risk. Wood-frame homes dominate the older neighborhoods, while newer construction increasingly means dense multi-unit buildings. Combined with the local climate — a mild Mediterranean climate moderated by coastal fog, with cool, wet winters and dry, mild summers — 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.