Termites don't announce themselves the way most pests do. In Chapel Hill, Humid subtropical Piedmont climate — hot, humid summers and mild winters; heavy clay soils hold moisture, allowing subterranean termite activity to persist nearly year-round., and Older neighborhoods near campus feature homes with crawl-space foundations and original framing, alongside newer suburban subdivisions elsewhere in town. Regular inspection is the only reliable way to catch a colony before it causes real structural damage.
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.