Since subterranean termites live in and obtain
their moisture from the soil, damp wood is
not essential for attack. This makes any wood
structure a potential site for subterranean termite
feeding. The most frequent type of infestation
is in buildings constructed near or on preexisting
nests. Cement slab foundations are no
deterrent since eventual frost cracks, cold joints
between slab and foundation walls, and areas
around plumbing provide easy entry for these
termites.