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.
Wood Destroying Insect Inspection (Category 12) Requirements
I DO NOT have an Ohio Commercial Pesticide License |
I have an Ohio Commercial Pesticide License |
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1. Apply for a Ohio Commercial Pesticide Applicator License and pass the Core and WDI (Category 12) exams.
2. Complete the mandatory training for Wood-Destroying Insect Inspections offered by Ohio State University Extension
3. Obtain a business license if you own your business
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1. Pass the WDI (Category 12) exam.
2. Complete the mandatory training for Wood-Destroying Insect Inspections offered by Ohio State University Extension
3. Add errors and omissions to your insurance
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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: March 16, 2023 - IN PERSON in Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Register Here for March 16 course
Class Schedule
8:15 a.m. - Registration Opens
8:45 a.m. - Class Begins
3:30 p.m. - Class dismissed; On-Site exams available
Registration:
In-Person at Ohio Department of Agriculture - Pre-registration: $90 On-Site registration: $100
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, including Purchase Orders. No-shows must notify WalCom Registration Services within two weeks of a missed course to request a refund. No refunds will be issued after more than two weeks from the missed session. There is a $30 fee for returned checks.
Location:
Ohio Department of Agriculture
Bromfield Administration Building
8995 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, Ohio