Active or Inactive Termites?

One of the biggest questions we get as inspectors doing a W.D.I.I.R. (termite inspection for real estate), is:  "are the termites active or inactive"? 

The reality for this report is, it doesn't matter.  When we do inspections we aren't looking for active or inactive termites, we are looking for "Evidence of Wood-Destroying Insects (Subterranean termites, Drywood termites, beetles, carpenter ants, carpenter bees, etc.)" 

Evidence can be, but is not limited to: termites (dead or alive), tubes, stains from tubes, frass, pellets, damage, etc.  When we see any of this evidence, the OPM (Office of Pest Management) says we are to mark 8A (Evidence of Wood-Destroying Insect...) on the report.

Here is exactly what they say:   "Box 8A will need to be marked even if the observed evidence is deemed from past activity such as: tube stains, fecal pellets, termites, or wood boring insect damage.  Only list what is actually observed and do not infer or opinionate on insect activity."   These specific instructions are from the OPM's "Suggestions for Completing the WDIIR FORM"  that came out March 6, 2009. 

Termite Inspection Reports

Wood-Destroying Insect Inspection Report (WDIIR), also known as a termite inspection report, is a document prepared only by a licensed pest control business that informs the lending institution and buyer about termites, termite damage, and other issues relative to termites. We offer the classic 3-page report as well as a detailed report packet.

Classic 3-Page Report

The Classic 3-Page Report contains ONLY the completed State of Arizona Office of Pest Management Wood-Destroying Insect Inspection Report form.
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Termite Inspection Report Packet

The Termite Inspection Report Packet is STRIKE FORCE's thorough and comprehensive termite inspection report packet. The packet covers the performed termite inspection in great detail and contains the following:

• Completed State of Arizona Office of Pest Management Wood-Destroying Insect Inspection Report form
• Property photo
• Supporting photo(s) and comments (if applicable)
• A Termite Treatment Proposal (if evidence of wood-destroying insects found)
• A 90-day warranty for subterranean termites (if NO evidence of wood-destroying insects found)
• Explanation of WDIIR codes

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