Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and Diller's conditions — a continental climate where both summer heat and winter cold are taken seriously, standard for the Corn Belt — create exactly that. Housing here ranges from historic farmhouses to newer construction, with basements standard throughout for winter protection. 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.