Jumping Branch's housing stock is part of what determines termite risk. Housing here is often built into steep hillside terrain, ranging from historic coal-camp homes to more modest recent construction. Combined with the local climate — a climate shaped by steep, forested terrain, with more precipitation and cooler temperatures than nearby valleys — 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.