Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and Bonne Terre's conditions — a climate shaped by the region's river-valley position, prone to both severe summer thunderstorms and winter ice — create exactly that. Historic brick construction is common throughout the older city neighborhoods, alongside postwar suburban tract homes. 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.