Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and Swoope's conditions — a humid continental-leaning climate moderated by elevation, with colder winters and cooler summers than the rest of Virginia — create exactly that. A blend of historic Valley agricultural homes and older coalfield-era construction farther southwest. 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.