Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and Martha's conditions — a climate typical of Appalachian foothill country, with more precipitation and cooler temperatures at elevation — create exactly that. Housing here is often built into hillside terrain, ranging from historic rural homes to more modest recent construction. 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.