Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and Wilcoe's conditions — a climate shaped by steep, forested terrain, with more precipitation and cooler temperatures than nearby valleys — create exactly that. Housing here is often built into steep hillside terrain, ranging from historic coal-camp homes to more modest recent construction. 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.