Termites are sometimes called "white ants" because of their slight resemblance to ants and because they live in colonies like ants do. While it is, of course, very important to choose a house that appeals to you aesthetically and can become a long term home for your family, it's also vital to make sure that the house you want to purchase is structurally sound and free from active termite infestation or damage. Termites are a menace, and if left unchecked they can do a lot of damage to your home before you even realize that you have an infestation. There are termites out there that also enjoy the smell of wood in your kitchen. And they are hungry for a feast, too! Prevent them from coming before it's too late Once you realize that you have termites there are a number of ways that you can get rid of them, but an ideal solution would be to just avoid getting termites in the first place. If it's too late and you already have termite infestation, take action immediately by calling in a professional termite service such as Tropical Home & Garden Pest Control.