Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and Fairport's conditions — a humid continental climate with some of the heaviest lake-effect snowfall totals in the country and warm, humid summers — create exactly that. Wood-frame and brick construction from the industrial era dominates, built to handle the region's severe winters. 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.