Wood Destroying Organism (WDO) Inspections
Licensed WDO Inspections Provided by Our Trusted Pest Control Partner
What Is a WDO Inspection?
A Wood Destroying Organism inspection evaluates a property for signs of insects or organisms that damage wood structures. These inspections are often required for real estate transactions, VA loans, and certain insurance policies in Florida.
A WDO inspection determines:
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Whether there is active infestation
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Evidence of previous infestation
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Visible wood damage
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Conditions that may increase the risk of future infestation
WDO Inspections Are Performed by Our Licensed Pest Control Partner
1st Defense Home Inspections does not perform Wood Destroying Organism inspections directly. WDO and termite inspections are completed by our licensed sister company, 1st Defense Pest Pros, a professional pest control provider specializing in termite and wood destroying organism evaluations.
This ensures your WDO inspection is conducted by licensed pest control professionals who focus exclusively on pest and termite services.
SOME OF THE THINGS A WDO INSPECTION MAY COVER
While each property is different, a WDO inspection may include evaluation of:
Evidence of active termite activity
Signs of past termite damage
Subterranean termite mud tubes
Wood-to-soil contact conditions
Moisture conditions conducive to infestation
Damaged or hollow-sounding wood
Wood rot or fungal decay
Carpenter ant activity
Carpenter bee damage
Wood-boring beetle evidence
Frass or insect droppings
Swarm evidence or discarded wings
Structural wood deterioration
Compromised support beams or joists
Foundation cracks that allow pest entry
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Why WDO Inspections Are Separate from Home Inspections
A standard home inspection performed by 1st Defense Home Inspections may note visible signs of wood damage. However, identifying active infestations and issuing official WDO documentation requires a licensed pest control operator.
For this reason, all WDO and termite evaluations are referred to 1st Defense Pest Proes, ensuring proper licensing, compliant reporting, and official documentation when required.
A Seamless Process
Although the services are provided by separate licensed entities, our teams coordinate closely to make scheduling simple for buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals.
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You can schedule your home inspection and WDO inspection together for convenience.
