Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and Iroquois's conditions — a climate shaped by proximity to Lake Michigan, with colder, snowier conditions than much of downstate Illinois — create exactly that. Historic brick two- and three-flat buildings make up much of the older city housing stock, alongside postwar suburban tract homes. 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.