Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and Layton's conditions — a climate shaped by the region's proximity to the coast and the New York City urban heat island, with genuine seasonal extremes — create exactly that. Historic brick and frame two- and three-family homes make up much of the older housing stock, alongside newer suburban development. 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.