Is a termite inspection required in Florida?

Florida is a great place for termites to flourish, so it is important to perform a termite inspection regularly. A termite inspection, or as it called by the State of Florida, Termite and Other Wood Destroying Organism Report (WDO Report), is required and strongly recommended when purchasing a home.

How do I become WDO certified in Florida?

Wood Destroying Organism (WDO) Inspection Course

  1. Take the related Foundations and Masters courses.
  2. Meet the state requirements (3 years of experience and completed 45 jobs)
  3. Apply and be pre-approved by FDACS to take your state exam (you must still pay separately for the FDACS exam fee)
  4. Contact us if you have questions.

Is mold a WDO?

Although mold is a type of fungus that can grow on the surface of wood, it does not acturally consume the wood, so it is not categorized as a wood destroying organism.

Does VA require Section 2 termite clearance?

The VA requires all Section 1 work to be completed. The VA allows the underwriter to make a judgement call for Section 2 work. Normally the rule is if the problem is a health or safety issue they need to call for the work to be done.

How do I fix WDO?

You can remove the affected areas by cutting out pieces of wood and installing new lumber, or by digging out the soft, rotted spots in the wood and patching them with a material such epoxy or a wood filler compound.

What is fungus in a termite report?

The phrase “Wood-decay fungi” often appears in termite inspection (WDO) reports and it is the formal name for common wood rot, which is one of three types of fungi that can infest the wood in a home, but it is not the same as mold.

Can mold cause termites?

Believe it or not, termites are attracted to certain odors produced by indoor mold growth. Mold produces mycotoxins, sometimes called the Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s). The VOC’s produced by mold makes the wood in your home seem especially yummy to termites.