Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and Maplewood's conditions — a humid climate with a long summer season and winters cold enough for regular snow and ice — create exactly that. Housing spans century-old urban neighborhoods to newer suburban subdivisions throughout the northern New Jersey corridor. 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.