Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and Tell's conditions — a semi-arid to arid climate with hot summers, cold winters, low humidity, and significant day-to-night temperature swings — create exactly that. A blend of older rural West Texas homes and desert-adapted construction near El Paso. 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.