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Wood-Destroying Insect Inspection

WDI License Requirements

Recertification Requirements

Reporting: Form NPMA-33

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Wood-Destroying Insect (WDI) Inspection Information (Category 12)

Ohio regulation requires that inspections for wood-destroying insects in a property involved in a real estate transaction be performed by a licensed inspector. The Wood-Destroying Insect (WDI) Inspection license is part of Ohio Pesticide Law and therefore requires the inspector to obtain an Ohio Commercial Pesticide Applicator License. Additionally, the inspector is required to attend a mandatory training provided by Ohio State University Extension before obtaining their license.

Updates to WDI Recordkeeping


Wood Destroying Insect Inspection (Category 12) Requirements

I DO NOT have an Ohio Commercial Pesticide License

I have an Ohio Commercial Pesticide License

1. Apply for a Ohio Commercial Pesticide Applicator License and pass the Core and WDI (Category 12) exams.

  • Even if you are not making pesticide applications, you will need to have a commercial pesticide license.
  • After applying for your license, you will receive study materials in 4-6 weeks. The study materials will also be provided at the training course.
  • This course will NOT prepare you for the core exam.
  • Exams may be taken prior to the training course, if desired.

2. Complete the mandatory training for Wood-Destroying Insect Inspections offered by Ohio State University Extension

  • Click here to view upcoming training opportunities. 

3. Obtain a business license if you own your business

1. Pass the WDI (Category 12) exam.

  • Call the ODA at 614-728-6987 to receive study materials. It will take 4-6 weeks for the study materials to arrive
  • Exams may be taken prior the training course, if desired.

 

 

2. Complete the mandatory training for Wood-Destroying Insect Inspections offered by Ohio State University Extension

  • Click here to view upcoming training opportunities. 

3. Add errors and omissions to your insurance

 


WDI Recertification Requirements

To keep a Wood-Destroying Insect Inspector (WDI) license current, applicators must take 5 hours of recertification credit every 3 years. The specific requirements are:

You must also pay an annual $35 renewal fee to the Ohio Department of Agriculture.

Note: The WDI training offers 5 hours of recertification for the day: 1 hour for Core, and 4 hours for category 10b (there is no specified for category 12). Registration preference is given to those attending for initial training. There is no on-site registration for recertification credit.


Wood Destroying Insect Inspection Report - Form NPMA-33 (New Form now Available)

Commerical applicators conducting Wood Destroying Insect Inspections must make a complete record of finding of each inspection on form NPMA-33.

Click here to access the National Pest Management Association website

Click here for Updates to WDI Reporting


Mandatory WDI Training - Upcoming Classes

Next Course: October 26, 2023 - In-Person

Register Here for the October 26, 2023 course 

Class Schedule
8:15 a.m. - Registration and Check in Beings
8:45 a.m. - Course Beings
4:00 p.m. - Class dismissed

Exams available upon conclusion of test

Registration:

Zoom Webinar -  Registration : $80 (Debit/ Credit card only)

The Ohio Department of Agriculture distributes study materials. To receive the study manual, you must first apply for your commercial pesticide license with the ODA.  Click here to download the Category 12 Manual.

Refunds and Cancellations: There is a $25 processing charge per registrant for any cancellation. No-shows must notify The Pesticide Saftey Education Program to request a refund. No refunds will be issued after the day of the course.

 

Location:

Zoom - Webinar

Recertification Credit:

Applicators with Core, Category 12, and/or Category 10b on their license can receive recertification credit if space is available. A total of 5 hours of recertification will be offered for the day: 1 hour for Core, and 4 hours for Category 10b (there is no requirement specified for Category 12). Preference is given to those attending for initial training. There is no on-site registration for recertification credit.
 

Questions: 

Registration Questions, Program Questions and Licensing Questions: OSU Pesticide Safety Education Program (614) 292-4070.
 
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