Valmeyer's housing stock is part of what determines termite risk. A blend of established farm-country homes and newer suburban growth closer to the St. Louis metro area. Combined with the local climate — a humid continental climate with hot, humid summers and milder winters than the rest of the state, warmer overall the farther south you go — soil-to-wood contact points around the foundation are the most common entry route.
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.