Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and Washington Navy Yard's conditions — a four-season Mid-Atlantic climate with genuinely hot, humid summers and cold winters that still see real snow — create exactly that. Dense brick rowhouses and older masonry construction dominate, many built before 1950 with shared walls, aging plumbing, and basements prone to moisture. 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.