Are you in need of a VA or NMPA-33 Inspection for your purchase or refinancing?

 

VA Wood Destroying Insect Inspection Report / Termite Inspection

A VA Wood Destroying Insect Inspection Report is usually required for VA loans and refinances. This form, commonly referred to as Form npma-33, is requested by the VA when processing a home loan or refi.

What Does a VA Wood Destroying Insect Inspection Report Include?

A Wood Destroying Insect Inspection Report will include a visual inspection of the readily accessible areas of the structure. The inspection will include all wood destroying insects, including drywood and subterranean termites as well as any fungus or dryrot. There is a nominal fee for this report.

What Happens Next with Form NMPA-33?

A licensed termite inspector will complete the VA Wood Destroying Insect Inspection and go over the inspection with you. The inspector will let you know if there was any visible evidence of wood destroying insects OR if the report was clear of any findings.

Getting Your VA Wood Destroying Insect Inspection Report

Our state report is acceptable as the form NMPA-33. Your report will be typed up and is available to be mailed, faxed or e-mailed directly to you or your loan processor. You can then forward a copy of the report to the appropriate parties.

Why Choose AmeriGuard Pest Defense For Your VA Loan or Refi?

AmeriGuard is a veteran-owned business. Read more on our About Us page. We look forward to working with you and the VA to help you with your home loan or refi. Call us at (951) 652-0505 to schedule a convenient time to perform a wood destroying insect inspection. We look forward to speaking with you and answering any questions you may have and thanking you for your military service.

Drywood Termite Control & Wood Repair Service

Drywood termites feed on dry wood. A drywood colony attacks structural timbers and woodwork of buildings often found in attic framing, wood beams, rafters, siding, fascia, eaves, trims and any other dry wood material in a home.  

This termite inspection revealed drywood termites infesting the wood trim of a manufactured home and the siding of the detached shed. 

Termite pellets behind the trim wood piece that is attached to the wood siding.

Close-up of drywood termite droppings visualized
within the wood trim piece

The termite control work was scheduled and performed in a timely fashion. 

First, the damaged trim was removed from the infested structure during this termite treatment. Second, the wall void was treated with a termiticide by drilling through the exterior siding. 

Close-up of the removed wood trim during the
termite treatment service.

Live drywood termite workers were found during the termite treatment.

Drywood termite workers.

Lastly, the trim was replaced with new wood and painted to match.  

Termite wood repair job completed.

A thorough termite inspection is extremely important when inspecting for termite damage.  An experienced termite inspector will pay close attention to all of the structural wood and woodwork both on the exterior and the interior of a structure.

A termite control service will treat all of the active infestations found at the time of the termite inspection. AmeriGuard Pest Defense provides guarantees for all termite control work. If you are a homeowner or business and have found damaged wood, drywood termite pellets or droppings or kickout holes, you should contact your termite control professionals at AmeriGuard Pest Defense for a termite inspection by calling (951) 652-0505.

Fungus Damage - Wood Destroying Organism

You might not think that fungus would be important to a Wood Destroying Organism (WDO) Report. However, a WDO report isn't just for findings such as drywood or subterranean termites. A WDO Report includes all Section I items that are wood destroying organisms, which includes fungus, water damage and dry-rot.

What is Fungus?

Fungus or dry rot are organisms that attack wood and other organic matter. Moist areas support growth of fungus and dry rot. 

Fungus damage on the underside of a patio roof

What Causes Fungus or Dry Rot?

Rain, sprinkle systems and other moisture contributors can cause fungus or dry rot.

Water damage has contributed to fungus
and weathered wood members

How to Prevent Fungus and Dry Rot?

Make sure your roof is kept in good condition. It is important to keep all exterior wood primed, painted and properly sealed and caulked. 

Fungus damage is a Section 1 item

If you are a homeowner and suspect fungus or dry rot, contact your fungus specialists at AmeriGuard Pest Defense to set up an inspection by calling (951) 652-0505. AmeriGuard will then recommend all the fungus treatment options available for your situation. If you are a Real Estate agent, all Section I items will be covered on the Wood Destroying Organism (WDO) Report when you order a termite inspection.

Subterranean Termite Inspection & Evidence

Suberranean Termite Inspection & Control

Southwest Riverside County

There are a couple of different reasons why AmeriGuard Pest Defense is called out for a termite inspection.

1. Termite Evidence
2. Escrow Inspection required by the bank when selling or refinancing real property

In some cases, a homeowner finds evidence of subterranean termites. Subterranean termites live underground in the soil or in moist secluded areas aboveground. Subterranean termites construct enclosed tunnels or mud tubes that allow them to travel and find food sources without being exposed to air. 

These subterranean termites were using books on a bookshelf as a food source. Since books are made out of paper, they fit right into the subterranean termite's diet of cellulose material. The homeowners had no idea that mud tubes existed behind their collection of old library books. Once they moved the books and found the termite evidence, they called AmeriGuard Pest Defense for a termite inspection.

Subterranean Termite Evidence

Subterranean Termites build mud tunnels called mud tubes.

Subterranean Termite Mud Tubes

Mud tubes at a garage expansion joint.

Subterranean termites can lurk in inconspicuous places where you least expect to find them, but as you can see above, this species of termites need moist soil to survive and are usually found in damp conditions near cellulose material, such as the wood members of a structure. 

Based on your unique subterranean termite situation, AmeriGuard will recommend a solution based on the termite findings in your structure. A WDO Report will be issued and the work performed promptly and by a licensed pest control applicator. Once the work is completed, a completion report will be generated. All termite work comes with a guarantee.

Contact AmeriGuard Pest Defense at (951) 652-0505 to set up a convenient WDO Inspection. Our licensed termite inspector will go over all of the findings with you as well as thoroughly explain any primary and/or secondary recommendations available for your termite situation.