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WDO Inspection in Sarasota, FL
Licensed Wood-Destroying Organism inspections for Sarasota real estate closings — subterranean and drywood termites, carpenter ants, powder post beetles, and wood-decaying fungi. State-standard Form 13645 report, delivered same day when needed.
Clear, honest inspections. No upsells on the report. Fast scheduling around closing dates.
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WDO Inspection in Sarasota — Licensed, Fast, Real-Estate Ready
If you’re buying, selling, or refinancing a Sarasota home, there’s a good chance the lender wants a Wood-Destroying Organism (WDO) inspection before closing. VA and FHA loans require one. Many conventional lenders do too. And even when the lender doesn’t insist, most Sarasota buyers order one anyway — the older housing stock in Ringling, Laurel Park, Hudson Bayou, and the keys has real drywood termite exposure that’s worth catching before closing.
Sarasota FL Pest Control runs WDO inspections across Sarasota — licensed inspectors, same-standardized state report, fast turnaround. Call (941) 297-2671 to schedule.
What a WDO Inspection Actually Covers
The Florida WDO inspection is regulated by FDACS and covers four classes of organisms:
- Subterranean termites. Tunnel from the soil up. Mud tubes on foundation walls, slab edges, and piers. Very common in Sarasota’s older Laurel Park, Gillespie Park, and Hudson Bayou stock.
- Drywood termites. Live entirely inside wood, drop small pellet-like frass below infested boards. Heavy pressure on Siesta Key, Lido Key, Longboat, and in Ringling-era homes with old-growth heartwood. Often found during WDO inspections that owners had no idea about.
- Powder post beetles. Fine sawdust-like frass, small round exit holes in hardwood. Common in older flooring and specialty wood finishes.
- Wood-decaying fungi. Rot and softening in wood with moisture exposure. Roof edges, window sills, bathroom subfloors.
What the Report Looks Like
The inspection produces a completed FDACS Form 13645 — the state-standard WDO report. It notes:
- Any active WDO activity observed
- Any evidence of past treatment
- Any visible damage that suggests past WDO activity
- Areas inaccessible to inspection (crawlspace blocked, stored items obscuring walls, etc.)
The report is what the lender needs. We deliver it as a PDF directly to the buyer, seller, title company, and lender — whoever needs it — typically within 24 hours of the inspection.
If the Inspection Finds Activity
A positive WDO report is not a deal killer. Most Sarasota transactions with positive findings close normally, usually with:
- Seller-funded treatment of the active WDO (Termidor perimeter, Sentricon bait stations, drywood fumigation or localized injection — depending on species).
- A damage repair allowance if structural damage exists.
- A clearance letter from the treating company confirming the treatment was performed.
We quote the treatment separately from the inspection specifically so there’s no conflict of interest. The inspector finds it; a different conversation handles the fix — and you’re free to take that fix to any licensed competitor if you prefer.
What It Costs, and How Fast
Sarasota WDO inspections run in the low hundreds for a typical single-family home. Condos run lower; larger and multi-building properties price higher. Call (941) 297-2671 with the address and we’ll quote over the phone.
Turnaround is typically 24 to 48 hours — faster for urgent closings. If your deadline is today, tell us when you call and we’ll prioritize the route.
Call (941) 297-2671 or email [email protected] to schedule.
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If the Report Shows Activity
A 'positive' WDO doesn't have to kill the deal. Here's what we treat when issues turn up.
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Termites, mosquitoes, rodents, bees — targeted treatments that solve the problem fast, backed by the same guarantee.
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The foundation. Covers your home inside and out, every quarter.
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- ✓ Same-day scheduling available
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Common WDO Findings in Sarasota
If your inspection flags activity, here's what treatment actually looks like.
Bed Bug Control
Heat treatments and targeted sprays that eliminate bed bugs at every life stage.
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German, American, smoky brown — we ID the species and hit them with the right treatment.
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Rodent Control
Full inspection, exclusion sealing, and trapping. We close the entry points and remove the problem — not just bait it.
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Termite Control
Subterranean and drywood termite treatments that protect your home's structure. WDO inspections available for real estate closings.
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Here's what happens next
- 1 You fill out this form — takes about 30 seconds
- 2 We send you a quote — most go out same-day
- 3 We show up and fix it — same-day service available
- 4 It's guaranteed — if pests return, we re-treat free
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The Waves Guarantee
If pests come back, we come back.
Every recurring service is backed by a clear guarantee: we re-treat covered pest issues between scheduled visits, communicate the plan, and stand behind the result.
Quotes take about 30 seconds. No long-term contract required.
Free Re-Treats
If covered pests return between scheduled visits, we return at no additional charge.
Clear Response
Our team reviews the issue, explains the next step, and gets the follow-up scheduled.
No Long-Term Contracts
Month-to-month service. Stay because the work is earning your trust.
Money-Back Path
If we cannot resolve the covered issue after a fair chance, we refund your most recent service payment.
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Need a Sarasota WDO Inspection Before Closing?
Call (941) 297-2671 to schedule. Typical turnaround 24 to 48 hours. Same-day reports possible for urgent closings.