Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and Kistler's conditions — a humid mountain climate with real seasonal swings, wetter and cooler than much of the surrounding region — create exactly that. Older wood-frame homes dominate this mountain terrain, many built directly into hollows during the region's coal-mining era. 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.