Wood Destroying Insect Inspections
A wood destroying insect inspection is an important step to help detect the presence of wood destroying insect and organisms. These insects can cause severe structural damage if not dealt with in a timely manner. Wood destroying pest inspections can be performed on both commercial and residential properties. Bees, ants, and termites are some of the common insects that can damage wooden structures.
Wood Destroying insects - Yes we help with those too!
Wood-destroying insects are a common problem. They can cause structural damage to homes, garages, and other structures which can be very costly. It is important for homeowners to know what types of wood-destroying insects are most often found in Michigan, how they get into structures, what type of damage these pests can cause, and how to prevent an infestation.
We can provide an NPMA-33 form which is required for a VA mortgage or refinance. The VA also requires a water test, please see the water testing page for further information.
Please note we do not provide wood destroying insect removal. We only provide wood destroying insect inspections
Our Wood destroying insect Inspection & Testing Process
- Schedule an appointment with us (online or by phone).
- Wood destroying pest inspection performed by us
- Provide you with Form NPMA-33 - Wood Destroying Insect Inspection Report
Types Of Wood Destroying insects We Look For
Termites are a type of wood-destroying insect that may be found in Michigan homes. They can be found anywhere there is moist, decaying, or rotting wood and the environment they need to survive. These pests cause damage to structures by feeding on cellulose which includes paper, cardboard, insulation, and other organic materials made from plant material like trees and shrubs. Termites can live in the ground or feed on wood that is attached to a structure, such as beams, studs, and floor joists.
The carpenter ant gets its name from its habit of nesting in moist decaying wood. These pests may also infest homes where there are water leaks that cause damage to the structure. Carpenter ants are black or red in color with large brownish-black heads. They cause damage by chewing through wood, and they also feed on other insects that invade homes like termites, cockroaches, and silverfish.
These types of wood destroying insects include the powderpost beetles and the false powderpost beetles. These pests cause damage by laying eggs on wood, and their larvae, or immature stages of development, feed on the material for food. Damage from these insects is oftentimes hidden and can be found after it has spread through a large area of a home. False powder post beetles do not make tunnels like true powderpost beetles. They bore small round holes within a few days of emerging from their pupal case.
Carpenter bees are one of the more common types of wood-destroying insects found in Michigan homes. These pests cause damage by boring their way into structures to build nests where they lay eggs and raise larvae. They resemble bumblebees but can be distinguished by a shiny black abdomen that is hairless compared to the hairy thorax and abdomen of the bumblebee.
The next step would be to contact our reputable home inspection company in Michigan for an assessment of your new purchase before signing on the dotted line.
