Termite Inspection In Baton Rouge, LA

The WDIR inspection is performed visually. River City Termite & Pest Control will send a trained and licensed professional termite control technician to the home to check all the areas easily accessible to them, particularly major structural points within the building. WE pay special attention to areas that are vulnerable to attack from these insects. The contractor will look for past or present evidence of activity. This activity may be in the structure itself or wood debris left by the insects.

Any permanently attached wooden structures, such as decks or porches, are included in the search, but detached structures are not. Also note, areas regarded as inaccessible that would require any dismantling of the house wouldn’t be inspected, such as the inside of walls or beneath carpets or floor coverings. If these areas are to be inspected, the customer will need to provide access. For example, if you want the floors inspected, you’ll need to lift the carpeting.

The WDIR must include information on either the presence or absence of wood-destroying insects, including finding these insects (dead or alive) or evidence that they have been at work in the structure of the home. Although termites are the most common insects found, the report also includes powder post beetles, old house borers, carpenter ants, and carpenter bees.

Please note: A WDIR will never act as a warranty that the insects aren’t present. However, it is a good preventative measure.

Although not a requirement in some cases, a WDIR should be carefully considered by the realtor, as well as the seller and buyer, of any property to ensure the home does not have wood-destroying insects.