Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and Comins's conditions — a humid continental climate with hot, humid summers, cold winters, and moderate lake-effect influence from Lake Huron and Lake Erie — create exactly that. Wood-frame and brick construction from the manufacturing era dominates, alongside newer suburban development further out. 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.