The acronym WDO stands for Wood Destroying Organisms, and is used to classify pests that actually digest wood, i.e. they use your home as a source of food. Because WDO’s often present little evidence of activity, they can go unnoticed for years and can be difficult to detect. Insects included in a WDO inspection report include the following:

• Termites, including subterranean and drywood varieties
• Wood boring beetles, such as Powderpost Beetles
• Carpenter ants