Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and Capitan's conditions — a cool, dry mountain climate with cold winters and mild summers typical of the southern Rockies — create exactly that. Housing spans centuries-old adobe village homes to newer mountain construction designed for heavy winter snow. 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.