Denton, TX




Cimicidae or bed bugs (sometimes bedbugs), are small parasitic insects. The most common type is Cimex lectularius. The term usually refers to species that prefer to feed on human blood.
Cockroaches are insects of the order Blattaria or Blattodea. The name cockroach comes from the Spanish word cucaracha, chafer, beetle, from cuca "kind of caterpillar." The scientific name derives from the Latinized Greek name for the insect.
Flea is the common name for insects of the order Siphonaptera which are wingless insects with mouthparts adapted for piercing skin and sucking blood. Fleas are external parasites, living by hematophagy off the blood of mammals (including bats and humans) and birds.
Fire ants are a variety of stinging ants with over 280 species worldwide. They have several common names, including ginger ants and tropical fire ants. The bodies of fire ants, like all insects' bodies, are divided into three sections:
Termites are a group of eusocial insects that, until recently, were classified at the taxonomic rank of order Isoptera, but are now accepted as the epifamily Termitoidae, of the cockroach order Blattaria.
Carpenter ants are large (.25 to 1 in/0.63 to 2.5 cm) ants indigenous to many parts of the world. They prefer dead, damp wood in which to build nests. They do not eat it, however, unlike termites.
What is a WDI Inspection?
When someone asks for a W.D.I. they are usually refering to a State approved form required by some financial institutions when prepairing for the sale of a structure. W.D.I. stands for Wood Destroying Insect.Some require this report, some dont, you should inquire as to thier specific policy.
The W.D.I.'s commonly refered to are Subterreanean Termites, Wood Destroying Beetles and Carpenter Ants. Termites and structural soundness being the most common concerns.
Many sepcies of ants can damage wod but are not considered a W.D.I. by state definition. This is sometimes an area of confusion for home inspectors that are not well versed in pest control. For example.. there are ants about the size and color of Carpenter Ants, but do not have the proper physiology to actually be a Carpenter Ant... therefore... they aren't.
What other information should I be aware of concerning Wood Destroying Insect Reports?
This is the information that I most commonly try to communicate to buyers and sellers during inspections.
Important Information about W.D.I. Inspections
1. Please read Scope of Inspection located at the top of page #1 of our report.
2. W.D.I. Inspections and Reports are not a warranty against the presense of any W.D.I. This inspection Report is our professional opinion of what was inspectable and accessable at the time of inspection. We are not allowed to remove any wall or floor coverings or deface any part of the property. We don't move furniture or empty out storage areas.
If active or inactive W.D.I.'s are discovered within a property we have recently inspected (30 days), then I will return at no charge to assess what may have occured and propose a correction. Out buildings will not be included unless specifically listed.
3. Your presence at the inspection is encouraged so I can explain in detail my findings and reccomendations.
4. On almost every home there can be found conditions that are favorable for insect entry or harborage. These are called Conducive Conditions. Examples are... soil levels too high or trees and/or shrubbry touching the structure. If conducive conditions are found, they must be reported and most lenders will require that any problems be corrected. If a return trip is required to re-inspect, a trip charge will be assesed.
5. Payment is required at time of service unless prior arrangements are made. If you are a present customer this requirement may be waived. Otherwise I will not release an unpaid W.D.I. We accept visa and mastercard or will hold a card # on file to accomodate your service.
6. Other insect problems may be discovered during the inspection that have no place on this report. If you are present at the inspection, I will communicate these to you and offer possible corrections.
If you have any questions, comments or concerns about any item in this article, please email me with the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. link and I will be happy to respond.
Larry Wimberley


