Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and Saint Stephens Church's conditions — a humid climate with a long, hot summer and winters mild enough that snow is inconsistent — create exactly that. A blend of historic river-town homes and dense coastal development shaped by the region's military and shipping industries. Termite colonies can go undetected for years, quietly compromising structural wood the entire time.
Because termite colonies operate underground and out of sight, our process leans heavily on inspection: checking every foundation wall, sill plate, and crawl space for activity. From there we deploy either soil treatment or a Sentricon-style bait and monitoring program, both backed by a written service report.