Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and Orrington's conditions — a four-season climate tempered by ocean proximity, milder than inland Maine but still genuinely cold in winter — create exactly that. A mix of historic sea-captain homes, fishing-village cottages, and newer construction, many with basements for winter protection. 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.