Procedures for Termite and Wood Destroying Insect (WDI) Inspections for Real Estate Transactions in Maryland
Wood destroying insects (termites, wood boring beetles, carpenter bees, and carpenter ants) cause considerable damage to structures throughout the state of Maryland. In fact Maryland is ranked in the top 10 States for termite infestations. It is a common practice for purchasers of property and other interested parties to request a wood destroying insect (WDI) inspector examine the structure to determine the presence of absence of infestation by wood desroying insects.
WDI inspectors must be knowledgeable in the biology and habits of the WDI's that routinely infest structures. It is expected that a WDI inspector be familiar with the various types of construction and construction elements that are utilized. The inspector should also be familiar with the various types of treatments required to control WDI infestations. A WDI inspector must be certified or registered with the Maryland Department of Agriculture before performing an inspection for WDI's.
A thorough inspection, conducted in accordance with regulations set forth by the Maryland Department of Agriculture, should reveal the presence or absence of wood destroying insect infestation in accessible areas of the structure being inspected.
A concientous inspector also holds the distinction of being "MPCA - WDI/O Credentialed" . To aquire this credential an inspector must complete a course of study related to wood destroying insects and other wood destroying organisms, study the various types of construction and study the completion of form MD-1 and other inspection reports used in Maryland. Finally a Credentialed Inspector has passed a rigorous exam. Out of approximately 1500 pest management professionals that perform wood destroyingt insect inspections in Maryland, slightly over 200 are Credentialed. Fidelity Exterminating requires ALL their inspectors be credentialed before they are allowed to perform wood destroying insect inspections.
Fidelity Exterminating Specialists, Inc.
All of our inspectors are WDI-O Credentialed.
Call: 410-272-2847 or 1-800-511-2847
We inspect your home as it were our home.
