Buying a home can be a daunting task with a long list of things required during the purchasing stage. Having your soon to be home inspected by a wood destroying organism expert is imperative to be sure there isn't damage or evidence of these found within the home. Home inspection companies many times offer this service included in their regular home inspection but are not properly trained on I.D and treatment options. Our WDO/WDI inspectors are able to find signs of termites in ceilings and walls as well as conducive conditions that can lead to termite infestations. 

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With the different types of termites here in Florida including the Formosan and Eastern Subterranean and Drywood Termite it is extremely important to determine the species in order to correctly treat the home. 

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Formosan and Eastern Subterranean termites are ground dwellers in search of food sources (cellulose). These termites can forage 300 feet from their colonies reaching depths of up to three feet. Entering homes through the smallest gaps they utilize shelter tubes (mud) to protect themselves from predators (ants) and begin to damage structures immediately.  Formosan termite colonies are known to eat approximately one pound of cellulose per day leading to catastrophic damage if not properly treated and inspected.

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Drywood termites typically have much smaller colonies limiting damage but this species does not come from the soil and can live in attic spaces for years before evidence is found.

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• What is a WDO/WDI inspector looking for?

There are multiple things inspectors are looking for including  damage from termites, winged reproductives (alates), wings from the alates, shelter tubes, frass (droppings from drywood termites), moisture issues and discolored wood or paint.

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• What is a WDO/WDI inspection?

A WDO inspection is an inspection that is completed by a licensed inspector looking for evidence of Wood Destroying Organisms (WDO) or Wood Destroying Insects (WDI). Wood destroying organisms includes termites and carpenter ants and also wood destroying organisms such as white and brown rot fungi.

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• What is included in a WDO/WDI Inspection Report?

Inspectors will search for evidence of any issues found at the property and list the issues on the report. This will include what type of evidence is found and where. It will also include any treatment recommendations in regards to their findings.

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If you are looking for an experienced WDO/WDI termite inspector or exterminator give us a call today.

 

We proudly serve the Greater Tampa Bay Area including:

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• Tampa

• St Petersburg

• Clearwater

• Largo

• Seminole

• Tarpon Springs

• Oldsmar

• Odessa

• Trinity

• New Port Richey

• Port Richey

• Hudson

• Spring Hill

• Brooksville

• Wesley Chapel

• Brandon

• Riverview

• Lithia

• Apollo Beach

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