Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and Pinole's conditions — a climate defined by the Bay's moderating effect, rarely too hot or too cold at any point in the year — create exactly that. Housing here spans historic wood-frame homes to newer high-density apartment and condo construction throughout the region. 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.