Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and Melfa's conditions — a climate shaped by the region's river and bay geography, warmer overall than the mountains to the west — create exactly that. Housing here ranges from centuries-old Richmond-area homes to newer Hampton Roads suburban and military-adjacent construction. Termite colonies can go undetected for years, quietly compromising structural wood the entire time.
Because termite colonies operate underground and out of sight, our process leans heavily on inspection: checking every foundation wall, sill plate, and crawl space for activity. From there we deploy either soil treatment or a Sentricon-style bait and monitoring program, both backed by a written service report.