Termites, by their nature, are hard to find. Thriving in hard-to-reach, inaccessible areas, they eat your home from the inside out. Although there may be only a few indications of termite activity, take a closer look at these warning signs:

• Watch for the “swarm” of winged termites during the day or evening and often after rainfall from February to March, in most areas of the country.

• Check in or around windows and door frames for termite evidence (wings, etc.)

• Look for “mud tunnels” in or around the foundation, under windows and on walls.

• Watch for pin-sized holes in the wall and woodwork where termites exited during the swarm.

• Tap baseboards and floors to see if they sound hollow — a possible sign of termite infestation.

• Examine window sills and walls for dead termites or termite wings.

• Blistering on sheetrock.