Patten's housing stock is part of what determines termite risk. Housing here ranges from historic farm and timber-town construction to more modest rural homes. Combined with the local climate — a climate that sees some of the coldest winter temperatures in the northeastern United States. — soil-to-wood contact points around the foundation are the most common entry route.
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.