Should I handle ants myself or call a pro for termites?

Handle ants yourself with bait and sealing; call a pro for termites. For ants, use gel bait or stations near sightings—they take poison back to the nest—and seal cracks. For termites, if you see mud tubes, discarded wings, or hollow-sounding wood, call a pest control company immediately—DIY can scatter the colony or miss the queen, and damage adds up fast.