Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and Ralston's conditions — a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers, colder winters than western Oklahoma, and a real spring severe-weather season — create exactly that. Slab and crawl-space construction both appear here, common throughout this more humid part of the state. 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.