Grosse Pointe's housing stock is part of what determines termite risk. Wood-frame and brick construction from the manufacturing era dominates, alongside newer suburban development further out. Combined with the local climate — a humid continental climate with hot, humid summers, cold winters, and moderate lake-effect influence from Lake Huron and Lake Erie — soil-to-wood contact points around the foundation are the most common entry route.
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.