Central Florida Termite (WDO) Inspections

A thorough Orlando Florida WDO termite inspection should take anywhere from 30-60 minutes, depending on the house size, and should cover a complete inspection of the interior, exterior, attic and crawlspace below the home, if applicable. The inspector should use a high-powered flashlight and a tool to knock on the wood components within the home. They should also be scanning the walls to check for exit holes, damage, frass and evidence of a prior swarm (wings, bodies, etc.) Termites do not see well so often times they head towards light sources such as windows, doors and light fixtures. We hone in on these areas to check for swarmers that may have landed and died there. The exterior of the home should be carefully inspected for wood decay fungi, termite activity and also conditions conducive to termite activity such as earth to wood contact, flower beds against the home, trees touching the house and stored lumber near the structure. The attic should be carefully checked for termite activity along with wood decay at the roofing structure that is related to water intrusion.