even with an inspection, termites can go unnoticed
Our goal is to deliver the most comprehensive and accurate WDO termite inspection we can!
Infra Red Inspection
Pest Safari always attempts to provide the most comprehensive and accurate wood destroying organism (WDO) inspections we can. As an additional tool, Pest Safari utilizes infrared cameras on every inspection. Infrared cameras depict variations in temperatures inside your walls and converts them into a color palette. This assists your termite inspector in finding anomalies that may otherwise go unnoticed. Infra-red cameras also help to find conditions that are conducive for termites, such as roof leaks, plumbing leaks, and above ground moisture issues.
Wall Penetrating Radar
Termatrac is a device that emits a microwave signal that can penetrate most building materials. It then sends this signal to a hand held computer allowing your Pest Safari inspector to confirm the presence of termites inside the studs, within your walls, without having to remove sheet rock or damage the structure.
Termatrac is so accurate, that many times, we can trace the termites and find their point of entry within the home. This allows us to perform more accurate treatments for termites. After the treatment is performed, your Pest Safari inspector can return and confirm that all the termites are dead and gone. -That's affordable peace of mind.
Why get a WDO termite inspection when buying a home
Not all termite damage is as easy to find as this photo
In fact, it is not uncommon for termites to be infesting a home for 3 to 5 years before visual signs are evident.
Termite Damages
The average native subterranean termite damage claim is $6,000 to $8,000
The average Formosan termite damage claim is $40,000 to $60,000
(our area has a high concentration of Formosan termites)
Termite Insurance
Home owners insurance does NOT cover termite damages!
Have a home inspector?
Of course we do recommend having a home inspector inspect your home. They are very beneficial in finding problems with electrical, and plumbing problems and can also be helpful in locating wood rot... THEY ARE NOT TERMITE EXPERTS! (see highlights above)
Expect us to always do our best for you!
Pest Safari's WDO termite inspection process
We start with only using experienced, highly trained, termite inspectors.
Visual WDO termite inspection
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Pest Safari performs a visual termite inspection. We inspect the interior, exterior, attic and crawl spaces of your home.
Telescopic termite cameras
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During your termite inspection, telescopic cameras may be used to help your Pest Safari termite inspector find evidence of termites that a visual inspection would normally miss.
Donger termite test
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This special termite inspection tool is used to rub across or tap baseboards and listen for differences in sounds that may denote hollow areas in the wood.
Infra red WDO termite inspection
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The use of infra red cameras helps your Pest Safari termite inspector find anomalies or problems that are not seen during the visual inspection. Once an anomaly is found, the next steps determine the source of the problem.
SONOGRAM TERMITE INSPECTION
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When termites are suspected in an area, Pest Safari utilizes sonogram machines to determine if a termite infestation is active without having to cut holes in the wall.
BORESCOPIC TERMITE INSPECTION
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Pest Safari also utilizes state-of-the-art borescopes. Many times, we can insert a tiny camera inside a wall to determine what an anomaly may be and provide photo evidence of a termite infestation.
After the WDO Termite Inspection
Our quality is carried on, through the WDO termite report
Detailed pictures
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Pest Safari provides pictures of all findings and includes them in a separate supplementary report. Included with the pictures are details on what needs to be corrected.
Detailed graph-diagram
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In the same supplementary report you will find a very detailed diagram that correlates with the pictures. This allows any contractors specific locations of any problem areas.
DACS 13645 WDO report
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All findings will then be added the the Florida State 13645 form which will be needed for closing. This is the only form that can be used within the state of Florida.
ATTENTION: Pest Safari reserves the right to deny service on a home, prior to or at the time of the inspection, for a home that: has inaccessible areas or crawl spaces with inadequate crawl space clearance (less than 18" clearance between the soil and the wood of the home); dangerous crawl spaces (foundation appears to be unstable, drug syringes or paraphernalia or debris covering ground; homes in disrepair or WDO problems that may be too extensive to list on a normal inspection report; EIFS stucco or foam insulated stucco in direct contact with the soil; other inherent problems that Pest Safari may deem to be to high a risk or liability to inspect. In the event that Pest Safari refuses service or to complete the service, at the time of or during an inspection, the customer will NOT be charged in full or in part for the inspection. For more information, please call (850) 477-2847
