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The mission of the Virginia Pest Management Association is to safely protect the
health and property of the Commonwealth's general public by promoting ethical
and environmentally responsible business and pest management practices among our
members through education, coalition and professionalism.
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Why is it so important to have a good WDI Insepction? |
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.
To find a VPMA Certified WDI Inspector, use our searchable list of inspectors in your area.
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What is a VPMA Certified Inspector? |
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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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 addtion, not all individuals performing inspections have liability insurance which is a requirement for VPMA Certified Inspector designation.
Watch for this symbol which means accurate termite reports!
To find a VPMA Certified WDI Inspector, use our searchable list of inspectors in your area.
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How to use the information on the NPMA-33 |
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The comprehensive report you'll receive from a VPMA Certfied Inspector contains some valuable information. Make the most of the information documented on the termite report (usually the npma-33 form) by using the following recommendations...
- Order termite reports within 30 days
prior to closing, but as early as possible. Two weeks prior to closing, if
time permits, allows each party to receive and digest the information
contained in the termite report.
- Home buyers should consider ordering
the termite report, or at the very minimum, request a copy of the report
prior to closing.
- Don't look for a clear termite report,
demand an accurate and thorough report that gives the home buyer a clear
picture of the condition of their investment.
- Remember that information is good, even
information that may indicate a problem. Because you have selected a
VPMA Certified Inspector, who is a trained pest management professional, any
evidence of suspected infestation or conducive conditions reported on the
report can certainly be treated or corrected appropriately, in a timely manner.
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How to find a qualified pretreater |
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