Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and Fairview's conditions — a humid continental climate with hot, humid summers and cold winters, typical of the greater New York metro area — create exactly that. A blend of dense urban multi-family construction and single-family suburban homes, most with basements or crawl spaces. 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.