Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and Clements's conditions — a hot-summer Mediterranean climate with intense summer heat, mild winters, and persistent winter tule fog — create exactly that. Stucco and wood-frame homes on slab foundations dominate, designed around the valley's intense summer heat. 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.