Wood Destroying Insects in Massachusetts include Termites, Carpenter Ants, Wood Boring Beetles and other Wood Destroying Insects or Organisms. These destructive pests cause significant damage to homes and buildings here in Massachusetts and across the U.S.
A thorough WDI Termite Inspection can often determine whether or not a building or structure has an active infestation.
Wood Destroying Insects WDI and Wood Destroying Organism WDO, essentially mean the same thing. Some organizations refer to wood destroying pests as insects while others call them organisms.
Most wood destroying pests are both insects and organisms so both terms are appropriate and often used synonymous.
However, there are some organisms that are a wood destroying fungus and not actually an insect.
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WDI Termite Inspections are often required when a person is buying or selling a house or other type of real estate transaction.
Mortgage companies, appraisers, and other real estate professionals, may require a WDI Termite Inspection or WDO Wood Destroying Organism Inspection, before approving or closing on a real estate deal.
Many property owners request a WDI or Termite Inspection for piece of mind or to avoid last minute surprises during the purchase or sale of a home or property.
WDI Termite Inspections are a proactive way of preventing infestations and structural damage through early detection.
Only a licensed WDI Termite Inspector is authorized to conduct a Wood Destroying Insect Inspections in Massachusetts.
Be sure to check reviews and insure inspector is with a reputable pest control company before hiring.
Ultra Safe Pest Management only deploys state licensed and certified WDI Termite Inspectors on hand for accurate, detailed, inspections.
The WDI Inspection will determine if and what type of pest activity is present, if the activity is old and inactive or if treatment is recommended.
The correct WDI Termite Reports and detailed documentation for each inspection are essential. We understand the hectic schedule involving real estate closings. Our Wood Destroying Insect Inspectors are available for same or next day service in most areas.
When you have a WDI Inspection done, make sure the inspector is using the updated WDI Inspection Forms. The Forms were updated in 2019 with several key changes. One notable change to the WDI Form addresses evidence of WDI Activity that may appear old/inactive. In previous versions, it was up to the WDI Termite Inspector to decide if the activity needed to be treated or not. The new form makes that decision easy to make. According to the updated form, any WDI Damage, old or new, must be treated by a licenced pest professional. The only exception to this is if the structure has been treated and is currently under contract with a licenced pest professional.
Wood Destroying Insects can cause extensive structural damage. It is important to confirm if any damage was caused by Termites, Carpenter Ants or Powder Post Beetles.
Termites damage wood while feeding on the cellulose inside, unlike Carpenter Ants who damage wood while hollowing out a nest cavity to house the colony.
A Structural Engineer can determine the extent of WDI or Termite damage. Damage hidden within walls of a structure, requires specialized engineering equipment to detect.
