OPC technicians complete WDIRs when conducting a visual inspection of home interiors and exteriors. Our certified experts look for existing damage, signs of wood destroying insects (WDIs), and areas that may be prone to infestation. The WDIR records the following:
- Live Insects: Includes sightings of live wood destroying insects, discarded wings from swarmers, or active Eastern subterranean termite mud tubes
- Dead Insects: Notes findings of WDI carcasses, either whole or in part
- Visible Damage: Describes evidence of entry holes, a blistered or bubbled look on painted surfaces, hollow-sounding timber, and wood that crumbles due to gentle probing, among other signs
- Evidence of Prior Treatment: Explains any proof of prior pest control efforts
- Vulnerable Conditions: Specifies areas where wood or foam insulation touches soil, excessive moisture, improper drainage, and other potential problems
- Inaccessible Areas: Designates obstructed or physically inaccessible parts of the home excluded from the inspection
- Treatment Recommendations: Suggests measures needed to solve WDI problems in the home
