Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and New Lisbon's conditions — a four-season climate with real but generally shorter winter cold than the north, and hot, humid summers along the shore — create exactly that. A mix of historic colonial-era homes around Trenton and Princeton, coastal shore homes, and farmhouses throughout the Pine Barrens region, many with basements or crawl spaces. Termite colonies can go undetected for years, quietly compromising structural wood the entire time.
We start with a full inspection of the foundation, crawl space, and any wood-to-soil contact points, looking for mud tubes, damaged wood, or swarmer activity. Treatment options include soil treatment around the foundation perimeter or bait-station monitoring systems that intercept foraging termites before they reach the structure. Every job includes a wood-destroying-insect inspection report.