Termite Inspections

Termite Inspection Near Me

If you're searching for a termite inspection near you, and you're located in Washington DC, Maryland or Northern Virginia, look no further than Miche Pest Control. Our team of professional termite inspectors provide local home and business owners with the peace of mind that comes with a high quality termite inspection for your residential or commercial property. As soon as the inspection is complete, you'll get the report sent straight to your email. Contact us and schedule your inspection right away!

Pest Inspection

When you move into a home, or even after you’ve been in there for a while, you don’t want it to be a habitat for various critters. While a home inspection covers the general systems and structure of a home, a pest inspection is specialized. It’s always a good idea and may even be required, depending on the type of mortgage you’re getting.

A pest inspection includes a search for bugs and other creatures that can cause damage to the structure of your property, a health hazard or both. One common structural concern is caused by termites that get their nutrients from the wood in your house, but various other bugs and rodents can also cause concerns.

Termite Inspection Cost

Termites can be devastating, and their presence can take a homeowner by surprise. But homeowners might not know that they should be having regular termite inspections to ensure that their homes are safe and sound. Homeowners should schedule termite inspection every year in termite-heavy, high-risk areas (like warm or humid locales) and every other year in low-risk areas.

Termite protection and prevention can save thousands of dollars in repair costs, and there are budget-friendly or even free preventive steps homeowners can take to avoid termite infestation and potentially save on the cost of termite treatment, since preventative treatments often cost less than curative termite treatments. Termites are elusive, and a colony of termites can quickly damage the structure of a home before it’s even noticeable. If a termite infestation is left untreated, it can cause thousands of dollars in aesthetic and structural damage. This is why termite inspection costs are worth it to find and eradicate these destructive pests. Contact us to learn more!

WDO Inspection

A WDO inspection is carried out by an experienced pest control technician in order to see if there is a presence of wood destroying organisms in your home or commercial building. WDO is an acronym for Wood Destroying Organisms. The most common types found in Washington DC, Maryland & Northern Virginia are carpenter bees, subterranean termites, and carpenter ants. Together they cause billions worth of damage to persons and properties throughout the entire US, which is why a WDO inspection is so important.

NPMA33

The National Pest Management Association (NPMA)-33 Form or “Wood Destroying Insect Inspection Report” is at times one of the requirements of VA, HUD, and FHA loans. A licensed termite control inspector should complete and sign this form. The forms can be filled after an inspection of the property is completed. This has to be done by a licensed inspector and company that has no interest in the property or on the transaction. What the report will show is if there are any problems related to wood destroying insects or organisms.

WDI Inspection

A Wood Destroying Insect Inspection Report, commonly abbreviated as WDI or WDIR, is a report that details findings from a thorough visual inspection of a home by a certified pest control company. The inspection specifically looks for signs of wood-destroying insects, especially termites, and provides professional recommendations for treatment. The standard report uses form NPMA-33 from the National Pest Management Association.

A WDIR is important because you want to know the exact condition of the home that you are investing in. Getting a WDI inspection done before buying or selling a home can save thousands of dollars in potential structural damage caused by termites and other insects. In some cases, a WDI report may also be required to obtain a mortgage from the bank.