Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and Penwell's conditions — a climate defined by low rainfall and wide temperature extremes, closer to New Mexico or eastern Colorado than the humid Texas Gulf Coast — create exactly that. Slab-on-grade homes dominate here, built for a dry climate rather than heavy rainfall or humidity. 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.