Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and Crystal Bay's conditions — a high-elevation climate shaped by the nearby Sierra Nevada, with cold, snowy winters unlike the desert basins to the east — create exactly that. A mix of lakefront cabins and wood-frame mountain homes, most built with basements to handle real winter snow. 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.