Arizona termite inspection and WDIIR guide
Arizona publishes its own Wood-Destroying Insect Inspection Report. It records visible evidence and inaccessible areas and is not a structural report, mold report, warranty, or promise that concealed activity is absent. Here is when the report comes up and how to check the pest-control company or applicator involved.
Pest-control regulator
Arizona Department of Agriculture, Pest Management Division
State report or guidance
Arizona Wood-Destroying Insect Inspection Report
When it comes up
- VA loan purchases. Arizona sits on the VA's whole-state list, so a VA-financed home here typically needs wood-destroying insect information, unless one of the VA's property-type or appraisal exceptions applies. source
- Arizona real estate inspections. Arizona does not order a WDI inspection for every sale. When one is performed for a transaction, the Department's WDIIR requirements govern the report and certified applicator. source
Find and check a Arizona pest-control company
Arizona requires the WDIIR to be completed by a certified applicator in the wood-destroying organism management category. Verify the applicator and business credentials with the Department of Agriculture.
Arizona inspection questions
Is a termite inspection required for every Arizona home sale?
No. Arizona does not make one automatic for every sale. A lender or contract can require it, and VA loan processing lists Arizona as a statewide WDI jurisdiction.
Who can complete an Arizona WDIIR?
A certified applicator in Arizona's wood-destroying organism management category. Verify the individual and business records before ordering the report.
Does an Arizona WDIIR guarantee the home is termite-free?
No. It reports evidence visible in accessible areas on the inspection date and identifies inaccessible areas. It is not a warranty or an evaluation of structural damage.
Sources
- official state report form and limitations (agriculture.az.gov)
- report use and certified-applicator rule (agriculture.az.gov)
- Arizona WDI inspection reporting law (azleg.gov)
- public credential search (searchagriculture.az.gov)
- VA statewide requirement (benefits.va.gov)
Facts on this page were checked against the sources above on 2026-07-18. Requirements change; confirm with the regulator or your lender for a transaction.