Sears's housing stock is part of what determines termite risk. A mix of established Grand Rapids-area neighborhoods and more rural, forest-adjacent homes farther north, most with basements built for heavy snow load. Combined with the local climate — a four-season climate defined by lake-effect weather, colder and snowier than southeast Michigan, especially in the Upper Peninsula — soil-to-wood contact points around the foundation are the most common entry route.
We start with a full inspection of the foundation, crawl space, and any wood-to-soil contact points, looking for mud tubes, damaged wood, or swarmer activity. Treatment options include soil treatment around the foundation perimeter or bait-station monitoring systems that intercept foraging termites before they reach the structure. Every job includes a wood-destroying-insect inspection report.