Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and Cranston's conditions — a four-season New England climate with real winter cold and snow, and warm, occasionally muggy summers — create exactly that. Dense triple-decker homes and older multi-family housing dominate, much of it built before 1940 with old plumbing, tight construction, and basements. Termite colonies can go undetected for years, quietly compromising structural wood the entire time.
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.