Termites don't announce themselves the way most pests do. In Middlesex, a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters, typical of the Piedmont, and Crawl-space and slab construction is common here, built for the Piedmont's humid climate rather than deep winter cold. Regular inspection is the only reliable way to catch a colony before it causes real structural damage.
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.