Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and Stetson's conditions — a coastal New England climate with real seasonal variation, moderated somewhat by the surrounding water. — create exactly that. Housing spans centuries-old maritime homes to newer coastal construction, most built with real New England winters in mind. 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.