Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and North Andover's conditions — a climate shaped by coastal proximity, with genuine seasonal extremes typical of southern New England — create exactly that. Historic wood-frame triple-deckers and colonial-era homes make up much of the older housing stock, alongside newer suburban construction. 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.