Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and Milpitas's conditions — a mild Mediterranean climate moderated by coastal fog, with cool, wet winters and dry, mild summers — create exactly that. Wood-frame homes dominate the older neighborhoods, while newer construction increasingly means dense multi-unit buildings. 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.