Structural Pest Inspections in the State of Washington are inspections for Wood Destroying Organisms and are regulated by the Washington State Department of Agriculture. The Wood Destroying Organisms found in Western Washington State are:
Subterranean Termites
Damp Wood termites
Carpenter Ants
Moisture Ants
Wood Boring Beetles
Wood Decay Fungus (rot)
The inspection is to identify damage, infestations or conditions conducive to damage. Conducive conditions include, but are not limited to:
Faulty grade clearance
Earth/wood contact
Cellulose debris
Insufficient ventilation
Excessive moisture.
Structural pest inspections [aka Wood Destroying Organism inspections] are typically non-invasive. The inspection is based on the visible evidence present at the time of the inspection as conditions can change. Structural Pest Inspections in Washington State can only be performed by inspectors licensed by the state Dept. of Agriculture. A link to their list of licensed inspectors can be found on the "Links" page of this site.
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