Wood-Destroying Organism (WDO) Inspection – 11 hrs

This course teaches the inspector how to inspect for indications of infestation of wood-destroying organisms that may exist in a building using a visual-only examination.

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• describe and sketch the biological aspects of common wood-destroying organisms;
• identify and describe termites, fungi, and common wood-destroying insects;
• communicate treatment and management options for wood-destroying insects;
• methods to prevent termite damage;
• inspect crawlspaces; basements; and foundation structures by following an inspection checklist and WDO form;
• list the critical laws concerning wood-destroying insects; and
• describe the value of the inspection in relation to the real estate transaction.

To access the course click on the following link: https://www.nachi.org/wdocourse.htm

This course is continued on Day 10. Upload your InterNACHI Certificate of Completion in the Day 10 section. Click “Mark Complete” to continue.