Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and Superior's conditions — a high-desert climate at elevated elevation, hotter than the mountain zones but cooler than the Phoenix valley, with a real monsoon season — create exactly that. Older mining-company homes and later ranch-style construction share hillside terrain here, with newer building filling in where the land allows. Termite colonies can go undetected for years, quietly compromising structural wood the entire time.
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.