Originally Posted By: slong This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
There are a few inspectors here in KY that offer wdi inspections, such as termite release papers. I’ve searched over ky license sites and can find nothing on this type of certification. The only thing offered is exterminating pest control permits/license. Are these inspectors licensed exterminators? I thought it would be a good edge with the competition since all the loan companies here require wdi papers. Any comments?
Originally Posted By: jonofrey This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
In Texas you have to have been a certified applicator for 12 months before you can go for your WDI license. It seems to me that most inspectors in Texas that also have WDI, used to be pest control guys and rarley visa versa.
Doesn't make it very practical to try to earn WDI if your already in the H.I. business. At least in Texas. Don't know about KY though.
Welcome aboard SLONG!
I just had to say that. 
Originally Posted By: D. Michael Green This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Kentucky requires a person doing WDI to either have a LPCO or to work under a Licensed Pest Control Operator. Under new regulations a person working under a LPCO must also possess a 7A Certification ( the same as any pest control tech). There is no separate inspection certification in Kentucky. To get an LPCO you must first work under a LPCO for two years prior to taking the license exam. The License exam is quite difficult with 260 written questions covering all aspects of pest control then an even more difficult identification of specimens. You have to correctly identify 40 specimens from bits and pieces of insect carcuses.
If you are interested in doing WDI inspections I have a program where inspectors can complete the necessary training and take the 7A Certification test. If interested contact me.
-- Michael Green
InspectorUSA
SWAT Termite & Pest Control
Lexington/Louisville/Ashland/Morehead KY
Originally Posted By: slong This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Hey Erby
I’m in Louisville. I’ve changed my mind. I’m not interested in going through the ropes for the wdi qualifications. I spent a yr or so in pest control a while back and thought I had a good chance at picking up the inspections. That’s alright anyway, the PCI’s need the xtra.
By the way there’s a big stink going on here in Lou over some termite inspection going sour. They’ve it spread over the evening news. Reported to be a hefty lawsuit.
Makes you kind of leery of those inspections because those bugs can sneak into places you never dreamed of. Some guys think all you need to look for is a mud tunnel, better think twice.
Originally Posted By: rstephens This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
You do need to look for more than mud tunnels and it is virtually impossible to say that there are no termites. You cannot guarantee it.
Also you have situations where siding is going in the ground and wood supports, or Soil above grade. There are so many situations. And then what happens 6 months after you do your inspection and say that there are no termites then they swarm out on the new owner?
Well there may have not been termites at the time of inspection, but most home owners will not believe that. It is your fault no matter what.
Originally Posted By: kluce This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Here in Indiana, I just took the state class, which is required, and passed the test. They pushed what is seen and how to report it; any restrictions and if there was any prior treatment. This one day class was for inspections only and was fairly cheap - Under $100. After passing the test, all the state requires is having insurance and paying $120 to the state.
I wish the states would get together and make one test that will work for any state or surrounding states. I live next to IL and have to pay to do inspections for IN and IL gets expensive.
Originally Posted By: ecrofutt This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I considered doing Mike’s program to be okay for WDI inspections, but with the rate per inspection he charges and the charge for WDI inspections in my area, his charge is about 62% of the whole fee.
Originally Posted By: kluce This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Kentucky seems to be hard towards the trades. For heating and Air conditioning, you have to learn under somebody for two years before you can work on your own for a company. It doen’t matter how much experience you have when you move there. The test is very hard also-Silly questions at times. At least the area that I use to live in, it was hurting the heating profession.
