North Smithfield's housing stock is part of what determines termite risk. Historic triple-decker and multi-family construction is the defining housing type here, most built in the early 20th century. Combined with the local climate — a coastal-influenced New England climate, with cold winters and humid summers tempered slightly by nearby Narragansett Bay — 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.