Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and Wever's conditions — a humid continental climate with hot, humid summers and cold winters, somewhat more humid than western Iowa given the Mississippi River's influence — create exactly that. A blend of established manufacturing-era neighborhoods and newer suburban growth along the Mississippi River corridor. 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.