Why Coastal Georgia is termite country
Warm soil, high water tables, and humidity that never really quits — the Savannah area is some of the most termite-active ground in the country. Eastern subterranean termites are everywhere, and Formosan pressure shows up across the metro. Any structure touching soil here is a target, and “it’s brick” isn’t protection — the framing inside brick veneer is still wood.
The calls split two ways: the homeowner who found mud tubes or swarmers, and the closing that needs a WDO letter. Both are routine for us — the first gets an inspection and a written treatment plan, the second gets a letter turned around fast enough to hold the closing date.
Barriers, baits, and what we recommend
A liquid barrier treats the soil around and under the foundation — fast protection, proven for decades. Bait stations work the colony itself over time and shine on lots where trenching is impractical. Many Savannah homes do best with a barrier at the structure and stations watching the yard. We’ll walk the lot and put the recommendation in writing with the price, not pitch you whichever is easier to sell.
The letter, the bond, and the resale
If you’re buying or selling, the WDO inspection reports visible evidence of termites and other wood-destroying organisms on a standard form the closing attorney files. If you’re staying put, a bond with annual inspections keeps a paper trail that makes your future sale easier — and catches new activity while it’s still a small job.