Why is it so important to have a good WDI
Inspection?
Nobody wants a new homeowner to suddenly
find out that the termite report they received when buying
their home, turned out to be inaccurate. Since in Virginia
there are no laws governing who can conduct a Wood
Destroying Insect (WDI) Report, anybody can legally do one,
trained or not. One of the most structurally damaging wood
destroying insects are termites. Termites cause over $5
billion in damage to U.S. homes each year. Since termites,
and most other wood destroying insects, are generally hidden
from our view, it takes a trained professional to carefully
detect conducive conditions, to know the habits and patterns
of each insect, and to pinpoint the signs of infestations.
Hiring someone without this knowledge can lead to unexpected
infestations, hidden structural damage, and costly repairs.
What is a VPMA Certified Inspector?
The Virginia Pest Management Association, a
statewide trade association offering education and training
to pest management professionals, created the WDI Inspector
Certification Program. This program prepares pest
professionals to perform consistent, thorough inspections
that their customers can truly rely on.
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Each VPMA Certified Inspector is
classroom trained, then tested to ensure that they are
equipped with the knowledge and ability to conduct
accurate termite reports.
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Each Certified Inspector must be
employed by a company holding a pesticide business
license, which ensures that the inspector is backed by a
company holding liability insurance.
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Each Certified Inspector must also have
a minimum certification by the Virginia Department of
Agriculture (VDACS) that certifies their knowledge in
general pests.
When you choose a technician that has
achieved the rank of VPMA Certified Inspector, you and your
customers can be confident that the inspection will be
performed according to the strictest standards and reports
will be delivered in a timely manner. With this program,
VPMA has raised the bar when it comes to ethical, accurate
inspections.
Warning: If you hire a non-certified
inspector, you are not assured that accurate information
will reach the buyer or seller. In addition, not all
individuals performing inspections have liability insurance
which is a requirement for VPMA Certified Inspector
designation.
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