Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and Radford's conditions — a four-season climate shaped by mountainous terrain, with more snow and cooler temperatures than the Piedmont or coast — create exactly that. A mix of historic Shenandoah Valley farmhouses and more rural mountain and coalfield-era homes, most with basements given the colder winters. 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.