Pest Inspections in Massachusetts

[jberthiaume]

I've recently opened up a home inspection company in Massachusetts.
Does anyone know if there is a licensing requirement to do a pest inspection in Massachusetts. I know you need to have a license to be apply pesticides/chemicals etc., but I can't seem to find any regulation regarding just doing a WDO Inspection and filling out the NPMA - 33 Form.

I notice a lot of companies in Mass advertise that they do WDO inspections (most for free) for VA/FHA Loans and they advertise (on their web pages) having licenses for Home inspection (req in Mass) and other trades, but I rarely see a license number for Pest inspection offered.

I would like to provide this service myself (Lots of clients want to know if I do Pest Inspections) but would sub out if a license is required until I can get my license.
Thanks for any info.

[Frank M. Carrio, CMI]

Originally Posted by jberthiaume

I've recently opened up a home inspection company in Massachusetts.
If you just recently opened up a home inspection company in Massachusetts that means you are licensed by the state! You are licensed aren't you?
The Massachusetts home inspectors licensing board has all of the information that you need.

Does anyone know if there is a licensing requirement to do a pest inspection in Massachusetts. I know you need to have a license to be apply pesticides/chemicals etc., but I can't seem to find any regulation regarding just doing a WDO Inspection and filling out the NPMA - 33 Form.

I notice a lot of companies in Mass advertise that they do WDO inspections (most for free) for VA/FHA Loans and they advertise (on their web pages) having licenses for Home inspection (req in Mass) and other trades, but I rarely see a license number for Pest inspection offered.

I would like to provide this service myself (Lots of clients want to know if I do Pest Inspections) but would sub out if a license is required until I can get my license.
Thanks for any info.

Before you "sub out" anything I would strongly recommend that you check with the Massachusetts licensing board.

[jberthiaume]

Yes I am licensed to do home inspections, and I do look for evidence of WDO while I'm on site and report on them. I was just wondering if my Home Inspectors license allows me to fill out the Pest form or if I needed to get a pest license or certification of some sort. There is no reference to pest inspectors in the Mass CMR regarding Home Inspectors.

[Alan Russell]

Office of Consumer Affairs & Business Regulation (OCABR)
Division of Professional Licensure

a couple other state agencies to check out, possibly call or email a question if web site doesn't have info you're looking for.
good luck