Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and Treece's conditions — a four-season climate more humid than central Kansas, with real winter cold and hot, sticky summers — create exactly that. A mix of older farmhouses, mid-century suburban homes, and newer subdivisions near the Kansas City metro, most with basements. 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.