"Fred" wrote in message
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If your house looks perfect from the outside how do you know if it doesn't
have termites feasting on the inside? What other methods to use to locate
termites other than poking around with a screwdriver and visual
inspection?
Would a maintenance contract with a pest company be advisable regardless
if
there are termites or not or would DIY method be sufficient?



Termites live in dirt, not wood. Look for mud tunnels running up foundation
walls and footings. They hate light, and will build tunnels to protect them
on their trip from the nest (underground) to the wood (your house). If your
house is on a slab, you can try digging some test holes around the
foundation at various locations.

In my experience, many pest control companies are out to sell you protection
you may not need. A good professional home inspector knows what to look for.