This year 365,000 homes will catch fire. That's a thousand a day, so be careful with matches. That number pales by comparison with the 2-million homes that will need termite treatment this year. That's more than 5,000 a day. Unfortunately, unlike with fire, there is no insurance policy that covers termite damage. However, there are things you can do to spot and correct this problem as quickly as possible. First, don't confuse termites with winged ants. While similar in size and color, flying ants have a slim waist, hard body and double wings that are unequal in length, while termites have a soft round body and two pairs of wings equal in length. And the termite's antenna is straight, not bent. Whether you find them or not, here's a few things you should always do: seal cracks in stucco and concrete and gaps in siding, and paint or stain everything. Soil around foundations should be 8 inches below walls and drain away from the house. All wood-like stairs and railings should have concrete footings or piers to avoid ground contact. Finally, find and correct all leaks inside and out, because these little pests love damp wood. Then get a fly swatter for those other creatures outside. And that's the On The House tip for today.