Definition
WDO Inspection
A Wood-Destroying Organism inspection that identifies evidence of termites, carpenter ants, wood-boring beetles, and fungal damage in a property.
The Full Picture
A WDO (Wood-Destroying Organism) inspection is a standardized evaluation required in most real estate transactions. A licensed pest control operator examines the property for visible evidence of wood-destroying insects (termites, carpenter ants, wood-boring beetles) and wood-destroying fungi (wood rot). The inspection follows a state-specific format and produces a report that categorizes findings as active infestation, previous infestation, or conducive conditions. Most states require this report before a mortgage can close.
Why It Matters
Why field professionals need to document this
WDO reports are high-stakes, time-sensitive documents. A single missed finding can result in liability claims, and a delayed report can stall a real estate closing. Pest control operators often perform 5-10 WDO inspections per week during peak season, each requiring same-day documentation with specific state-mandated language and formatting.
In a Report
How this shows up in findings
Here's how a wdo inspection finding looks in a professional field report generated by ReportWalk:
Active subterranean termite mud tubes on foundation wall
Conducive conditions: wood-to-soil contact at deck posts
Previous treatment evidence: drill holes in garage slab
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