Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and Rotan's conditions — a true desert climate near El Paso, with a drier, higher-elevation climate across the rest of West Texas and the Panhandle — create exactly that. A mix of older agricultural-town homes and newer construction tied to the region's oil and gas economy, most on slab foundations. 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.