Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and Imperial's conditions — a climate typical of the upper Ohio Valley, with more cloud cover and lake-effect-adjacent snow than central PA — create exactly that. Housing here dates heavily to the early-1900s steel boom, with narrow lots and full basements standard. Termite colonies can go undetected for years, quietly compromising structural wood the entire time.
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.