Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and Whittaker's conditions — a climate shaped by the region's Great Lakes position, somewhat milder in winter than western Michigan's snowbelt — create exactly that. Housing here dates heavily to the early-to-mid-1900s auto-industry era, with established neighborhoods and full basements standard. 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.