Termite / WDO Inspection
Wood-destroying organism inspection — termites, carpenter ants, fungal decay.
Termite or "WDO" (wood-destroying organism) inspection covers visible evidence of termites, carpenter ants, powderpost beetles, and fungal decay in accessible structural wood.
Why this matters
Termite damage is excluded from most homeowner insurance policies. Treatment costs $1,500-$5,000. Repair of significant damage can exceed $20,000.
What's covered
- ✓Visible termite tubes, swarmers, frass
- ✓Carpenter ant evidence and trails
- ✓Powderpost beetle evidence
- ✓Fungal decay in accessible structural wood
- ✓Conducive conditions: wood-soil contact, moisture, debris
Southern Minnesota considerations
Termite pressure is increasing in southern Minnesota and northern Iowa as climate shifts northward. Carpenter ants are a much more common issue locally.
Pricing
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Common questions
Are termites really an issue in Minnesota?
Increasingly yes. Termite range is moving north with climate. We find termite evidence regularly in southern Minnesota now where 20 years ago it was rare.
What about carpenter ants?
Very common throughout our service area. Carpenter ants do similar damage to termites and are equally important to identify.
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