Concealed pest activity in New Braunfels properties is often the costliest kind. Knowing where to look reduces the gap between establishment and detection.
Winter freeze cycles and foundation micro-gaps
Winter freeze cycles create micro-gaps in foundation cement at expansion joints. Even brief freezes during a typical winter open hairline entry points that termite foragers detect by humidity gradient and exploit in spring.
Detection at this stage gives treatment options that aren't available once activity has progressed.
Satellite termite colonies in New Braunfels yards
Cut tree stumps within 30 feet of structures host satellite colonies that send foragers toward the house every spring. Stump removal — not just grinding — is the single highest-impact mitigation in older yards with mature tree history.
Detection at this stage gives treatment options that aren't available once activity has progressed.
Behind appliances and built-ins
Areas inspectors most often miss: behind kitchen appliances, behind built-in cabinetry, inside finished basements where present, and along attic eave returns where roof framing meets exterior wall plate.
Treatment plans that account for this specific factor outperform generic perimeter approaches in Comal County.
Flood Zone
Properties in flood-prone zones see termite activity surge in the 6-12 months following any significant flooding event. Saturated soil, structural moisture intrusion, and disturbed perimeter chemical barriers create a window of elevated vulnerability.
Property owners who get ahead of this pattern see substantially fewer recurring issues than those who don't.
Termite Inspection and Treatment Coverage Across New Braunfels and Comal County
Coverage for New Braunfels-area properties extends across all Comal County zip codes and neighborhoods, with response times calibrated to local demand and technician availability. Iron Gate maintains trained personnel throughout Texas — see our complete service area listing for neighboring regions.
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