WHAT IS A WDO REPORT ?

The WDO report is a written Termite Inspection report of a real estate property for visible and accessible evidence of an infestation or damage by wood destroying organisms (WDO). When purchasing a property, many lenders will require a WDO report before processing the loan.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) requires that the licensee must inspect for all wood-destroying organisms as defined in the Florida statues Chapter 482.021(27), F.S. This also includes wood-decaying fungi. Form 13645, Wood-Destroying Organisms Inspection Report is provided by FDACS for the report.

It is necessary that a pest control company be licensed in the category of “Termites and Other Wood-Destroying Organisms Pest Control” in order to issue a written wood destroying organism inspection report.

The inspection shall be performed in accordance with “Good industry practice” per Chapter 482.226(1), F.S. The document entitled “Baseline Practices for Performing 13645 WDO Inspections” describes the minimum good industry practice for 13645 WDO Inspections and has been endorsed by all State of Florida pest control associations. The document can be found at the Department’s website or by clicking here www.flaes.org.