New Columbia's housing stock is part of what determines termite risk. Stone and brick farmhouses are common throughout this region, alongside newer subdivisions near the capital corridor. Combined with the local climate — a climate shaped by the Susquehanna Valley, somewhat milder in winter than the mountains to the north — 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.