Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and Standard's conditions — a humid continental climate with hot, humid summers, cold winters, and significant year-to-year snowfall variation — create exactly that. A blend of older farm-country homes and mid-century manufacturing-town construction, with basements standard. 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.