Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and Rehoboth Beach's conditions — a humid subtropical climate moderated by the Atlantic and Delaware Bay, with hot, humid summers and mild winters — create exactly that. A blend of coastal vacation homes and inland farmhouses, nearly all built on crawl spaces rather than basements. 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.