Consumer Reporter Marlo Brawer shows you how to protect your home. But agriculture department investigator Jerry Legg says spotting them early can help.
Treatments vary from chemicals to baiting systems.
Conventional chemicals in your sidewalk and foundation also are not always effective. Damage can also be made worse if a termite company does not treat your home according to the state Agriculture Department standards. The Ag Department puts out this book which talks about how the chemicals should be used and where they should be used around your home. Keep in mind, there are no state standards for baiting systems.