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The most damaging animals that attack wood en structures are the termites. The beetles are the next most important group of insect which attack wood.

Although termite protection isn't an absolute necessity in North Carolina. The NC climate does bode well for termites and it means your home is at a higher risk compared to other states where the climate isn't as warm and humid.

Whether you're buying or selling a home, a real estate transaction is one of the largest transactions of your life.

Termites are the insects most commonly thought of as “wood destroyers,” but there are other insects to watch out for in this category, too. Carpenter ants, longhorned beetles, powderpost beetles, and carpenter bees can also wreak havoc on wood structures and cause damage to homes.

A Wood Destroying Insect Report (WDI) Report is often a requirement when you buy, refinance, or sell a home. Usually, the WDI Report is part of a home inspection and documents the home's condition regarding wood-destroying insects.

The North Carolina Official Wood-Destroying Insect Information Report (Form No. WDIR 100), adopted by the Structural Pest Control Committee, is used for reporting the presence or absence of wood-destroying insects and their evidence in structures for sale.

The NPMA-33 WDI inspection report is only used to report activity or damage from wood destroying insects that, for the purposes of this report, include termites, carpenter ants, carpenter bees, and reinfesting wood boring beetles.