The NPMA-33 is required for CT pest inspections because it is authorized for the purposes of securing mortgages for FHA, VA, HUD, and Conventional loans and is authorized in all states. Very few states, require a specific state inspection form be used which is why the NPMA-33 is used for most real estate transactions purposes nationwide. The inspection itself is usually required because one of the parties (i.e. mortgage company, underwriter, buyer, seller, federal or state municipalities etc.) requests that it be performed as a transaction contingency. WDI can infest a structure at any time in Connecticut including following treatment. Wood boring insects can survive in a structure following treatment and reinfestation can occur at any time which is why a pest inspection can become imperative. The NPMA-33 form includes visual inspection of the readily accessible areas of your home or property for WDI (Wood Destroying Insect) infestation. They are looking for evidence from: 1) Termites 2) Carpenter ants 3) Carpenter bees 4) Wood boring beetles The NPMA-33 limits visible WDI evidence to the following eight forms: 1) Live insects 2) Dead insects 3) Insect parts 4) Frass 5) Shelter tubes 6) Exit holes 7) Staining 8) Visible damage caused by WDI (The report does include a structural assessment) Please don’t be lead to believe that the CT inspection company can enforce any kind of treatment. If the parties involved in the transaction elect to have treatment that is something that should be negotiated among them. The inspecting company has no control over what must take place once damage or live infestations are found. Most lenders however, will require treatment...
