Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and Dufur's conditions — a climate defined by dryness and temperature extremes, the opposite of Oregon's rainy reputation — create exactly that. Housing here ranges from historic ranch construction to newer rural homes, adapted to a much drier climate than the rest of the state. 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.