Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and Exline's conditions — a climate shaped by the Mississippi River valley, with more consistent precipitation than the drier western part of the state — create exactly that. Older brick and wood-frame homes are common throughout this region's historic manufacturing river cities. 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.