Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and San Rafael's conditions — a mild, dry-summer Mediterranean climate with the region's famous fog shaping local weather patterns — create exactly that. Older established neighborhoods sit alongside significant new high-density development driven by the area's tech-fueled growth. 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.