Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and Wassaic's conditions — a humid continental climate with cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers, colder overall than the New York City metro — create exactly that. A blend of historic Hudson Valley homes and more rustic Adirondack construction built for heavy snow. 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.