Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and Neah Bay's conditions — a climate defined by a long, gray rainy season and a dry, pleasant summer, typical of the Puget Sound region — create exactly that. Wood-frame homes dominate here, many older and built with crawl spaces vulnerable to the region's persistent winter moisture. 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.