Start here
Start with a documented inspection and a written treatment scope. In the Virginia export, termite/WDO appears as a distinct business-license category; we do not infer it for records without that evidence.
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Counts below refer only to records with this specific category evidence. They do not count every business that may offer the service, and a registry location does not establish a service area.
Signs and when to call a professional
Termite evidence can include discarded wings, mud tubes, damaged wood, or live swarmers, but similar-looking evidence can have other causes. Avoid tearing open affected areas before documenting what you see. A professional should explain the evidence found, accessible limitations, and whether another specialist is needed.
Swarmers alone do not establish the extent of an infestation, and the absence of visible signs does not clear inaccessible areas. Ask what was and was not inspected.
Treatment and inspection options
A proposal may involve localized or whole-structure methods, soil or wood treatments, bait and monitoring, or other approaches depending on the findings and construction. Fumigation is a separate source category in our data and is not assumed from a termite/WDO label.
Start with the termite inspection process. Ask why the proposed method fits the structure, which areas are excluded, what preparation is required, and how monitoring or retreatment works.
Cost factors
Treatment scope, structure size and layout, accessibility, method, severity, and warranty or monitoring terms can all change an estimate. Inspection and real-estate report fees should be compared separately from treatment.
We do not publish an unsupported national average. Use the termite treatment cost factors and inspection cost checklist to compare written proposals.
License and safety resources
Check the pesticide business license and responsible applicator with the relevant state agency. Virginia readers can use the VDACS licensing guide. Ask for product and method information, preparation instructions, re-entry guidance where applicable, and proof of insurance.
A source category is evidence about licensing, not a service guarantee or safety endorsement. Review the contract and ask questions before authorizing work.
FAQ
Is a termite inspection the same as treatment?
No. An inspection documents accessible areas and evidence; treatment is a separate scope of work. Ask whether the inspection report, treatment proposal, monitoring, and follow-up have separate charges.
Does termite/WDO evidence guarantee a particular treatment method?
No. The registry category supports a termite/WDO attribution, not a claim that every company offers bait, liquid, fumigation, or a specific warranty.
Should I compare more than one written proposal?
Yes, when circumstances allow. Make sure each proposal covers the same structure, findings, treatment areas, follow-up, and contract conditions.
Page updated 2026-10-17. How category evidence works