Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and Ostrander's conditions — a climate where winter cold is taken seriously, with sustained snow cover most years from December through March — create exactly that. A blend of established mid-century suburbs and current new-home construction pushing outward from the Twin Cities. 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.