Milam's housing stock is part of what determines termite risk. A mix of older homes built into hillside and hollow terrain, many dating to the region's coal-mining boom, with wood-frame construction common throughout. Combined with the local climate — a mountain climate with genuine winter snow and cool summers, colder than the surrounding lowland states — 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.