With nearly 90 years experience, Western Exterminator Company has eliminated termites from tens of thousands of homes in California, Arizona, and Nevada. We understand our customers are putting their full trust in our Inspectors' expertise to determine the most effective treatments of often their most important asset, their property.

Wood Destroying Pests and Organisms (WDO) Inspections for Real Estate Transactions

While buildings may become infested at any time, termites are of particular importance when buying, selling or refinancing a structure, and receiving a 'clear' certification is often a condition required by lenders. The purpose of a WDO inspection, commonly called a "termite inspection", is to look for any signs of visibly accessible evidence of termites or other wood destroying organisms such as wood borers, carpenter ants, carpenter bees, fungus, or dry rot (and conditions conducive thereto) that may be present in the structure. Oftentimes there will be no obvious indication to the untrained eye that a structure is infested or vulnerable.

Termite colonies never sleep; they work 24 hours a day. Termites are cryptic creatures and infestations can go undetected for years, hidden behind walls, floor coverings, insulation, and other obstructions. Termite feeding and damage can even progress undetected in wood that is exposed because the outer surface is usually left intact while the inside is eaten away.

Most lenders require a termite 'clearance' and most buyers want to know the structure they purchase is free from infestation. Both lender and buyer are making a large investment and want to make sure the building involved is sound. If you are the seller, your best approach is to get an inspection early in the selling process, prior to listing the property, so you can consider any work that needs to be completed, acknowledge any insect activity or damage, and have it addressed, if necessary, so there aren't any surprises during escrow. This helps ensure your property's sale ability and avoids potential legal problems. If you are the buyer, make sure that a wood destroying insect inspection is part of the escrow instructions. If for some reason your lender does not require a clear certification, this is a negotiable item you can request and is certainly in your best interest. Once you receive a copy of the WDO inspection report, feel free to contact the WDO Inspector to explain any items that you feel need more clarification so you can make an informed decision about the property you are considering.

A Thorough Termite Inspection is your First Line of Defense!

Termites and Wood Destroying Organisms attack any structure, new or old, in any part of town.
Termites eat and destroy wood based products including valuable papers and books.
A professional termite inspection and report every 2 to 3 years is your most important protection in finding and then eliminating these costly insects.
Western's WDO Inspection experts thoroughly examine the structure and identify wood destroying pests and organisms and determine the source of infestations, making any necessary recommendations for repair.
Customized treatments and prevention recommendations are outlined for the most effective solutions for your structure.
Our WDO Technicians are specialists in making structural damage repairs caused by wood destroying organisms.
Our staff Entomologists are integral in the development of the newest in industry procedures and standards used in today's most effective pest control measures and only endorse methods proven to eliminate infestations.
Our 90 years of commitment to quality service and customer satisfaction stand behind every assessment by Western personnel.
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