A WDI inspection is a careful visual examination of all accessible areas of a home for evidence of wood-destroying insects — including subterranean termites, Formosan termites, carpenter ants, carpenter bees, and wood-boring beetles. The inspection looks for three things: active infestation, evidence of previous infestation or damage, and conducive conditions that make a home vulnerable to future insect activity, such as wood-to-soil contact, excess moisture, or debris in the crawl space.

In Texas, WDI inspections are regulated by the Texas Department of Agriculture's Structural Pest Control Service (SPCS), and only licensed individuals may perform the inspection and issue the Texas Official Wood Destroying Insect Report — the standardized form recognized by lenders, real estate agents, and regulatory agencies across the state.

During the inspection, we look for visible signs of termite activity, wood-destroying insects, existing damage, and conditions that may make the home more susceptible to future infestations. This may include evidence of termites, carpenter ants, wood-boring beetles, or other organisms that can damage structural wood components.

Termites cause more than $5 billion in property damage in the U.S. every year, according to the National Pest Management Association — and that damage is typically not covered by homeowners insurance. Texas sits in the highest termite-risk zone in the country, and the warm, humid climate of Tyler and the surrounding East Texas area is ideal for subterranean termites, the most destructive species in the state. Termites work quietly. By the time most homeowners notice visible signs — mud tubes on the foundation, discarded wings, hollow-sounding wood, or blistered paint — a colony may have been active for years. A professional WDI inspection catches the evidence early, while repairs are still manageable and negotiable.

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