Subterranean termites need soil contact and moisture to thrive, and Wilmington's conditions — a dry-summer subtropical climate, warmer inland and cooler right along the coast — create exactly that. A mix of mid-century stucco homes and newer suburban tract construction, most on slab foundations with minimal need for winter-focused design. 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.