Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and Rolla's conditions — a climate that behaves somewhat like the upper South, with shorter, milder winters than Kansas City or St. Louis — create exactly that. A mix of historic hill-country homes and Springfield-area suburban development, many built into the region's hilly, karst terrain. 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.