Subterranean termites nest in soil and can reach susceptible wood through soil contact or shelter tubes. If wood at a Maple Ridge property contacts soil, that junction is a useful place to ask an inspector to examine.
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Maple Ridge
Historic Maple Ridge and the trim on the Holloway/Carlton House
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TULSA / FIELD GUIDE01 / The place
About Maple Ridge
The Tulsa Preservation Commission describes the Holloway/Carlton House in Maple Ridge as stucco with wood trim. The description illustrates one historic property, not the construction or condition of every building in the district.
For a property with exterior wood, check where it meets the ground and whether moisture is a problem. Those conditions help determine what to ask about during a termite inspection; the age or appearance of trim alone cannot answer that question.
02 / What to look for
Around the property
Water and wood require separate attention: where a moisture problem exists, identify its source and discuss repairs. Treatment proposals should explain the observed condition and the area to be treated.
For mosquitoes, look for water retained in gutters or outdoor containers. Emptying and maintaining those places addresses potential breeding sites at the property itself.
03 / Take action
Practical steps
- Inspect accessible exterior wood at ground level and note any contact with soil.
- If you suspect termite activity, ask for an inspection that identifies shelter tubes, affected wood and moisture concerns.
- Compare written proposals for the same inspection findings, treatment scope, follow-up and warranty.
- Clear water-holding gutters and empty containers after rainfall.