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Know what's in the walls before it costs you.
Licensed termite & Wood-Destroying Organism inspections for homeowners, and the official Florida FDACS-13645 report realtors need to close on time.
Not the same as a home inspection.
A Wood-Destroying Organism inspection is a separate, focused evaluation — required documentation, not a general walkthrough.
What We Inspect For
- Live termite activity, subterranean & drywood
- Wood-boring beetles & visible damage
- Wood rot & conducive moisture conditions
- Evidence of prior treatment or damage
Who Actually Needs One
- Homeowners buying or selling
- VA loan buyers — required on every FL purchase
- FHA / conventional — when lender or appraiser requires it
- Anyone doing a routine termite check
Subterranean vs. Drywood — not the same fight.
South Florida has both. The treatment approach is different for each.
Subterranean Termites
Live in the soil and build mud tubes up into the structure — damage starts from the ground up. The most common and most destructive termite in South Florida.
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Drywood Termites
Nest directly inside dry wood — attics, framing, furniture — with no contact with soil at all. Often found in older homes and can spread between units unnoticed.
See Full ProfileThe Official FDACS-13645 Report for Florida Closings
Florida doesn't use the generic national termite form — the state requires its own document, the FDACS-13645 Wood-Destroying Organisms Inspection Report, under Florida Statute 482.226. We issue it directly, with fast turnaround so it's ready before your closing date. VA loans require it on every Florida purchase; FHA and conventional lenders often require it too. Direct communication with agents, no surprises at the table.
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Termite Bait Systems
For active infestations or as a standing safeguard, in-ground bait stations are installed around the structure's perimeter and monitored on a set schedule. It's not a one-time treatment — it's ongoing protection that catches new colony activity before it reaches the structure.
Ask About Bait SystemsFrom inspection to peace of mind.
Same licensed technicians for the inspection, the report, and the treatment — no handoffs, no subcontractors.
Inspection
Full visual inspection of accessible interior and exterior areas — attic, crawlspace, foundation, framing — for live activity, damage, and conducive conditions.
FDACS-13645 Report
Findings documented on the official Florida state form, with fast turnaround so it's in hand before your closing date or lender deadline.
Treatment Recommendation
If activity is found, we walk you through the right approach — spot treatment or a full bait system — matched to subterranean or drywood termites.
Ongoing Monitoring
Bait system installs come with scheduled monitoring visits — new activity gets caught early, before it becomes structural damage.
What homeowners and realtors ask.
You speak directly to the owner. Every time.
Empire Pest Defense isn't a franchise and it isn't a call center. It's a family business started in 2006 — and the owner is still directly involved in day-to-day operations, backed by a team of real, local techs who actually do the work.
That's why over 1,200 South Florida homes trust Empire, and why the guarantee actually means something.
Talk To The Owner DirectlyLet's find out what's really in the walls.
No pressure, no upsell — just a straight look at what's going on and what it takes to fix it.
We're Based in West Palm Beach, FL
The owner personally responds to every inquiry. Call, text, or fill out the form — you'll hear back same day.
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