Harper Woods'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.
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.