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Structural — Wood-Destroying Organisms (W)
NC Wood-Destroying Organisms (Termites & WDO)
2 CCUs requested · 120 minutes · 15 lessons · 19 checkpoints · self-paced online
Coming soonPending NCDA&CS approval. Not yet open for enrollment or credit.
Who it's for
NC structural pest control licensees, certified applicators, and registered technicians who work in the Wood-Destroying Organisms (W) phase.
- Credit requested
- 2 CCUs requested in the Wood-Destroying Organisms (W) phase
- Reviewed by
- NCDA&CS Structural Pest Control Section
- Status
- Pending approval. Not open for enrollment or credit, and no course code yet.
How the course will work
- Identity check
- You'll confirm your identity and NC license details at the start and again after any break.
- Timed lessons
- Each lesson will have a minimum time. Content can't be skipped, and time only counts while you're on the lesson.
- Checkpoints
- Each lesson ends with a question you must answer correctly to continue, about every 10 minutes.
- Final quiz
- A randomized final quiz with 70% to pass and retakes allowed.
Timed agenda
Draft agenda. Final timing and credit are set at NCDA&CS approval.
| # | Segment | Minutes | Topic area | Checkpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NC WDO Law, Licensing & the WDIR | 12 | NC & federal law | What the WDIR-100 is; the 2025 rules video |
| 2 | Termite Biology & the Caste System | 8 | Pest ID / biology | Worker caste & bait targeting |
| 3 | Feeding, Trophallaxis & Mud Tubes | 8 | Pest ID / biology / damage | Active vs. previous mud tubes |
| 4 | Eastern Subterranean Termite: NC's Dominant Pest | 8 | Pest ID / biology | Swarm timing; native soldier ID |
| 5 | Formosan Subterranean Termite in North Carolina | 8 | Pest ID / biology | Documented NC distribution |
| 6 | Other NC Wood-Destroying Insects: Beetles, Ants & Bees | 8 | Pest ID / biology / damage | Softwood vs. hardwood hosts; lyctid frass |
| 7 | Wood-Decay Fungi & NC Crawlspace Moisture | 8 | Pest ID / environment | Reporting decay and excessive moisture |
| 8 | Drywood & Dampwood Termites & the Moisture Principle | 6 | Pest ID / biology | Drywood termites in NC |
| 9 | WDO Inspection Protocol | 8 | IPM / pest ID | Inspection scope |
| 10 | WDIR-100 Documentation & Records | 8 | NC law / IPM | Documenting inaccessible areas |
| 11 | Liquid Termiticides & Modes of Action | 8 | Product info / label | Non-repellent transfer effect |
| 12 | Bait Systems & Borate Wood Treatments | 8 | Product info / label | Why baits act slowly |
| 13 | NC Minimum Termite Treatment Standards | 6 | NC law / label | Typical vertical label rate |
| 14 | Written Proposals, Agreements & Warranties | 6 | NC law | 14-day written agreement |
| 15 | Safety, PPE, Environment & IPM | 10 | Safety / PPE / environment / IPM | IPM response; drainage protection |
| Lesson time | 120 | + final quiz (20 questions, 70% to pass) | ||
Lessons
- 1NC WDO Law, Licensing & the WDIR12 min
- 2Termite Biology & the Caste System8 min
- 3Feeding, Trophallaxis & Mud Tubes8 min
- 4Eastern Subterranean Termite: NC's Dominant Pest8 min
- 5Formosan Subterranean Termite in North Carolina8 min
- 6Other NC Wood-Destroying Insects: Beetles, Ants & Bees8 min
- 7Wood-Decay Fungi & NC Crawlspace Moisture8 min
- 8Drywood & Dampwood Termites & the Moisture Principle6 min
- 9WDO Inspection Protocol8 min
- 10WDIR-100 Documentation & Records8 min
- 11Liquid Termiticides & Modes of Action8 min
- 12Bait Systems & Borate Wood Treatments8 min
- 13NC Minimum Termite Treatment Standards6 min
- 14Written Proposals, Agreements & Warranties6 min
- 15Safety, PPE, Environment & IPM10 min
References
NC statute and administrative code:
- Structural Pest Control Act of North Carolina, N.C.G.S. Chapter 106, Article 4C — https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/ByArticle/Chapter_106/Article_4C.html
- N.C.G.S. § 106-65.31, structural licenses and ID cards — https://ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_106/GS_106-65.31.html
- 02 NCAC 34, Structural Pest Control Rules — http://reports.oah.state.nc.us/ncac/title%2002%20-%20agriculture%20and%20consumer%20services/chapter%2034%20-%20structural%20pest%20control/chapter%2034%20rules.html
- 02 NCAC 34 .0501, Wood-Destroying Insects: Excluding Subterranean Termites — https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/north-carolina/02-N-C-Admin-Code-34-0501
NCDA&CS Structural Pest Control and Pesticides Division:
- Structural Recertification Requirements — https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/structural-pest-control-and-pesticides/structural/licensing-and-certification/recertification-requirements
- Structural Renewal Information — https://ncagr.gov/divisions/structural-pest-control-and-pesticides/structural/licensing-and-certification/renewal-information
- 2025 Structural Rules Revision — https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/structural-pest-control-and-pesticides/structural/2025-structural-rules-revision
- Pre-Construction Subterranean Termite Control — https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/structural-pest-control-and-pesticides/structural/consumer-information/pre-construction-subterranean-termite-control
- Post-Construction Subterranean Termite Control — https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/structural-pest-control-and-pesticides/structural/consumer-information/post-construction-subterranean-termite-control
- Homeowners Guide to the Wood Destroying Insect Report — https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/structural-pest-control-and-pesticides/structural/consumer-information/homeowners-guide-wood-destroying-insect-report
- WDIR-100 Memorandum and Official Form — https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/structural-pests-and-pesticides/nc-wdir-100-memorandum/open
- Official Waiver of Minimum Termite Requirements — https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/structural-pest-control-and-pesticides/structural/official-waiver-minimum-termite-requirements
- Complaint and Incident Reporting — https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/structural-pest-control-and-pesticides/consumer/spcpd-complaint-information
- Pesticide Disposal Assistance Program — https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/structural-pest-control-and-pesticides/pesticide/pesticide-environmental-programs/pdap
- Pesticide Container Recycling Program — https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/structural-pest-control-and-pesticides/pesticide/pesticide-environmental-programs/container-recycling
NC State Extension:
- Update on Formosan Termites in North Carolina — https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/formosan-termites-in-north-carolina
- Monitoring and Management of Eastern Subterranean Termites — https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/monitoring-management-of-eastern-subterranean-termites
- Powderpost Beetles and Wood-Inhabiting Fungi — https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/powderpost-beetles-and-wood-inhabiting-fungi
- Wood-Damaging Pests Series — https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/catalog/series/231/
Environment, water, and federal:
- NC DEQ Riparian Buffer Protection Program — https://www.deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-quality-permitting/401-buffer-permitting-branch/riparian-buffer-protection-program
- NC DEQ Neuse and Tar-Pamlico Buffer Rules Brochure — https://www.deq.nc.gov/water-quality/surface-water-protection/401/riparian-buffers/neuse-and-tar-pam-buffer-rules-brochure/download
- NC DEQ Emergency Response — https://www.deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-quality-regional-operations/emergency-response
- NC Wildlife Resources Commission, Freshwater Mussels — https://www.ncwildlife.gov/media/1297/download
- EPA Endangered Species Protection Bulletins (Bulletins Live! Two) — https://www.epa.gov/endangered-species/endangered-species-protection-bulletins
- EPA Summary of FIFRA — https://www.epa.gov/laws-regulations/summary-federal-insecticide-fungicide-and-rodenticide-act
- CHEMTREC Contact — https://www.chemtrec.com/contact-us
Biology:
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Old House Borer — https://www.fws.gov/species/old-house-borer-hylotrupes-bajulus
- Penn State Extension, Old House Borer — https://extension.psu.edu/old-house-borer