On Jun 13, 10:37*am, Molly Brown wrote:

I don’t know if this in any way relates to your situation but many
people don’t know and the exterminator won’t tell you that ants eat
termites. In some places where a house was treated for termites the
ants were killed as well which made it easier for termites to re-
infest.

I learned this when doing research. They are mortal enemies. The
worker termites are no match for a ant however the soldiers hold the
ground. For the most part termites are able to stay completely hidden
but when one of their mud tunnels is busted open the soldiers run up
to defend until its repaired.

I wouldn't count on ants taking care of a termite problem. Thats why
I'm going to request termidor which is most likely what they use
anyway. Its carried back to the nest and takes out all of them and
will keep any new ones from coming in.

It appears they have gone. I may have found a place in a floor joist
with some damage. I will just have to see what the pest control guy
says. They have a better trained ear for tapping wood to see if there
are hollow places. I'm confident they can get rid of any that may be
in the house. I'm just worried about any damage that may have been
done and how it could affect a house sale.

thanks again for responding