Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and Strong's conditions — a climate defined by long, cold winters and a brief, mild summer, typical of inland and northern Maine — create exactly that. Wood-frame homes dominate here, built to handle heavy snow loads and sustained sub-freezing temperatures. 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.