Mellott's housing stock is part of what determines termite risk. Older brick and wood-frame homes are common throughout this region, from Evansville's river neighborhoods to Bloomington's university district. Combined with the local climate — a climate shaped by the Ohio River valley, warmer overall than Indianapolis or Fort Wayne — soil-to-wood contact points around the foundation are the most common entry route.
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.