Pest Inspection Services:
Steady Home Inspections offer many independent and unbiased inspection services. One of which is a complete and thorough pest inspection. Wood destroying organisms can reek havoc on a home making for unsafe living conditions and potential health problems. Therefore, a pest inspection is recommended for all Michigan homes.
At Steady Home Inspection, a Pest Inspection includes a visual review of the structure and foundation of the home for the presence of pests, insects, or organisms. To emphasize, the inspector will inspect all readily accessible areas where pests and insects as well as conditions that may be conducive to infestation.
In addition, we will inspect the interior and exterior and then advise you on any preventative steps that can be taken to prevent future infestation issues from developing.
This Pest Inspection does not include inspecting for mold, mildew, or other non-insect wood destroying organisms.
Pest Inspections are only offered as an add-on service with a general home inspection performed by Steady Home Inspection
Internachi-Certified WDO Inspectors
All of our pest specialists are Internachi-Certified Wood Destroying Organism Inspectors. Therefore, you can rest assured that, if there are any signs of WDOs on the property, we’ll be sure to find them.
How a Pest Inspection Works:
Our Pest Inspectors will arrive at the home and begin searching for any evidence of pest, insects, or organisms. We follow the guidelines created by the National Pest Management Association and the NPMA-33 inspection procedure, as well a general pest inspection. An exterior perimeter inspection inspection is done, in addition to observations of the crawlspace, basement, attic, and garage areas. The inspection includes a search for visible evidence of the following items; live insects, dead insects, shelter tubes, exit holes, staining, visible signs of wood damage, pest droppings, evidence of nesting, openings, and penetrations that are not secured. In addition, we’ll also look for evidence of any past treatments performed.
Additionally we’ll look for preventative measures that can be taken to reduce future infestations, such as: wood in contact with soil, poor grading and drainage, firewood or debris stored near or inside home, insufficient ventilation, plumbing leaks, foundation cracks, roof leaks, foundation cracks, roof leaks, and standing water. Any limitations or inaccessible areas will be noted. For more consumer information on pest control and prevention visit Pest-World.
What to Expect from a Steady Home Inspection Pest Inspection:
- We inspect for Wood Destroying Organisms including: termites, carpenter ants, carpenter bees, and wood boring beetles.
- Other pests include mice, rats, squirrels, racoons, birds, bats, and non wood destroying insects such as wasps, spiders, roaches and common ants and flies.
- All Specialists are Internachi-Certified WDO Inspectors
- Trained Specialists following NPMA Guidelines
- Same day report delivery
- Performed only as add-on service with our home inspection