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Buying or selling a home in southeastern North Carolina comes with a long checklist, and somewhere on that list you will likely find a requirement for a "termite letter." In Bladen County, Brunswick County, and across the Carolinas, that document is formally known as a Wood-Destroying Insect Report, or WDIR. If your lender or real estate agent has asked for one, you are not alone, and the process is more straightforward than it sounds.

A WDIR confirms whether wood-destroying insects are present in a property and documents any visible evidence found. It is one of the most common inspection requirements in a home sale, yet many buyers and sellers have never heard the term until it appears in their closing paperwork. This guide explains what a Wood-Destroying Insect Report is, why you need one, and what to expect when you schedule an inspection in our region.

Every spring, homeowners across southeastern North Carolina notice the same unsettling sight: a sudden cloud of winged insects near a window, a porch light, or a sliding glass door. For many people, that swarm is the first sign of a termite problem they never knew they had. Understanding termite season in our region helps you recognize the warning signs early and protect one of your largest investments.