Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and West Wendover's conditions — a stark desert climate with big day-to-night and summer-to-winter temperature swings typical of the Great Basin — create exactly that. Ranch-style homes and manufactured housing dominate this low-density region, built for a harsh, dry climate with real winter cold. 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.