Most termite damage in eastern Hernando County isn’t discovered during a crisis — it’s discovered during a real estate transaction, or by a homeowner who finally decided to look. By then, the colony has usually been active for months, sometimes years. A thorough WDO inspection gives you a clear picture of what’s actually happening inside your home’s structure, so you’re not guessing and not gambling.
For properties near the Little Withlacoochee River corridor in Rerdell, that picture matters more than most people realize. The persistent soil moisture that comes with river-adjacent living is exactly what subterranean termites need to build their tunnel networks and reach the wood in your floors, walls, and framing. Add in the proximity to the Croom Wildlife Management Area and the forested edges that surround much of Rerdell, and you have large, established termite colonies living in the natural wood sources right next to your home. When those sources dry out or get disturbed, your house becomes the next target.
The older housing stock in this part of Hernando County adds another layer. Many homes in Rerdell were built before modern pressure-treated lumber became standard, and manufactured homes — common in the eastern county — have wood subfloor systems that create direct pathways for termites. A professional WDO inspection doesn’t just tell you if termites are present. It tells you whether there’s fungal wood decay, wood-boring beetle activity, or structural damage already underway — so you can act on real information instead of hope.
Around The Clock Pest Service is a family-owned, owner-operated pest control company based in Hernando County. George Lundin started this business because he watched too many homeowners get let down by companies that didn’t answer phones, buried fees in the fine print, and sent whoever was available. When you call, you reach George — not a call center, not a scheduling bot.
We hold FDACS License #LF286842, valid through June 2027, which is the state-issued credential required to legally conduct and report on WDO inspections in Florida. That license number is publicly verifiable. Over 100 five-star Google reviews from real Hernando and Pasco County families, combined with BBB A+ accreditation since 2022, reflect a track record built right here in this county — not averaged across a national franchise.
Rerdell and the surrounding eastern Hernando County corridor — including the Ridge Manor area and the Saint Catherine region — fall squarely within our service area. This isn’t a company dispatching someone unfamiliar with the river-corridor landscape of eastern Hernando County. We know this part of the county, understand what these properties face, and show up prepared.
It starts with a phone call — and most of the time, you’ll get a quote right there. No in-person sales visit required, no waiting for a callback from a scheduling department. For buyers working toward a closing deadline or homeowners who just want a straight answer, that matters.
When our inspector arrives at your Rerdell property, the inspection covers every accessible area: the foundation perimeter, crawlspaces, attic spaces, structural framing, exterior wood, and any areas showing signs of moisture intrusion or previous damage. For homes near the Little Withlacoochee River floodplain, moisture-related findings get particular attention — because fungal wood decay and subterranean termite activity often travel together in persistently damp soil conditions. If your property experienced any flooding during events like Hurricane Milton’s impact on the Withlacoochee River corridor in October 2024, a post-flood inspection is especially worth scheduling. Flood events displace existing colonies and drive foraging activity directly into nearby structures.
The report produced at the end is FDACS Form 13645 — the official, state-mandated WDO inspection document required by VA lenders, FHA lenders, and most conventional mortgage underwriters in Florida. Only a licensed pest control operator can legally produce this form. If a lender rejects your report because it came from an uncertified inspector, you’re starting over. Our report is accepted because the credentials behind it are real, current, and verifiable.
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A WDO inspection isn’t a termite-only check. The official FDACS Form 13645 report covers subterranean termites, drywood termites, wood-boring beetles, powderpost beetles, old house borers, and wood-decaying fungi. For properties in the Rerdell area — where river proximity, forested surroundings, and older construction converge — that full scope matters. Fungal wood decay alone can compromise structural integrity in ways that look identical to termite damage from the outside, and it thrives in the same high-moisture conditions that define this part of eastern Hernando County.
If you’re purchasing a home with VA or FHA financing, the WDO inspection is not optional — it’s a required condition of loan approval. We produce the exact report your lender needs, delivered by a licensed inspector, with no ambiguity about whether it will be accepted at closing. Pre-listing sellers in the Rerdell area also use this inspection to get ahead of buyer negotiations — a clean WDO report in hand before you list removes one of the most common last-minute renegotiation triggers in rural Hernando County real estate.
For existing homeowners, annual termite monitoring is the practical alternative to paying for major structural repairs. The average termite damage repair in Florida runs $8,000 to $12,000, and standard homeowner’s insurance policies specifically exclude termite damage from coverage. One inspection per year costs a fraction of that — and in a river-adjacent, forest-edge community like Rerdell, it’s not a precaution. It’s a reasonable response to the environment your home actually sits in.
If you’re using VA or FHA financing to purchase a property in Rerdell, a WDO inspection is a mandatory condition of loan approval — not optional, not something you can skip and revisit later. The lender requires the official FDACS Form 13645 report before the loan can close, and that report can only be produced by a licensed Florida pest control operator. We hold FDACS License #LF286842, which is exactly what’s needed to produce a report your lender will accept without question.
Even if you’re paying cash or using conventional financing that doesn’t technically require it, a WDO inspection on a rural eastern Hernando County property is still a sound decision. Many homes in the Rerdell area are older, sit on larger lots near the Little Withlacoochee River corridor, and may not have had a professional inspection in years. Discovering a termite infestation after closing — when the repair bill is entirely yours — is a far worse outcome than spending a few hundred dollars before you sign.
WDO inspection pricing in the Hernando County area typically falls in the $75 to $300 range, depending on the size and type of the property. Larger homes, manufactured housing with extensive skirting and subfloor access, and properties with crawlspaces or multiple outbuildings will generally land toward the higher end of that range. We provide most quotes over the phone, so you get a real number before committing to anything.
The more useful comparison isn’t inspection cost versus no inspection — it’s inspection cost versus the average termite damage repair bill. In Florida, that average runs $8,000 to $12,000 per incident, and severe cases exceed $20,000. Homeowner’s insurance doesn’t cover termite damage in Florida, which means every dollar of repairs comes directly out of your pocket. For a property near the river corridor in eastern Hernando County, where termite pressure is genuinely elevated year-round, a few hundred dollars for a licensed inspection is straightforward math.
A WDO inspection covers every category of wood-destroying organism recognized under Florida law — not just termites. That includes subterranean termites, drywood termites, wood-boring beetles, powderpost beetles, old house borers, and wood-decaying fungi. The official report, FDACS Form 13645, documents findings across all of these categories, which is why lenders require it rather than a generic pest inspection.
For homes in the Rerdell area, the fungal wood decay component is particularly relevant. Properties near the Little Withlacoochee River experience persistent soil moisture and elevated ambient humidity — conditions where fungal decay can develop in structural wood members even without active termite activity. Left undetected, fungal decay compromises the same load-bearing elements that termites target, and it’s often invisible from the surface. A licensed WDO inspector probes suspect areas and documents decay alongside any termite or beetle findings, giving you a complete picture of every wood-destroying threat on the property.
Yes, and it’s not a minor difference. Subterranean termites — the most destructive and most common species in Florida — require consistent soil moisture to build the mud tube networks they use to access above-ground wood. The Little Withlacoochee River, which has an active USGS monitoring station positioned directly at Rerdell, keeps the surrounding soil saturated in ways that properties in drier parts of the county simply don’t experience. That moisture doesn’t go away between rain events — it’s a baseline condition for river-adjacent properties.
The proximity to the Croom Wildlife Management Area and the Withlacoochee State Forest adds to this. Large, established termite colonies live in the fallen logs, tree stumps, and decaying vegetation in the forested areas surrounding Rerdell homes. When a natural food source is depleted or disturbed — by land clearing, storm damage, or flooding — those colonies actively seek new wood sources. Your home’s structural framing, subfloor, and skirting are exactly what they find. Annual termite monitoring is a direct and practical response to the environment these properties actually sit in.
The short answer is: as soon as possible, if you haven’t already. The Withlacoochee River corridor in eastern Hernando County experienced documented flooding following Hurricane Milton in October 2024, with the Ridge Manor area and Rerdell specifically affected. Flood events don’t just saturate soil — they actively displace existing termite colonies, forcing them to relocate and forage into any available dry wood source nearby. Homes that sit in or near the floodplain are at elevated risk for new infestations in the weeks and months following a major water event.
Beyond termites, flood saturation accelerates fungal wood decay in any structural wood that remained damp for an extended period. Both issues are covered under a WDO inspection, and both can be progressing silently inside walls, subfloors, and framing without any visible exterior sign. If your property was affected by flooding and you haven’t had a post-flood WDO inspection, that’s the most practical next step — not because something is definitely wrong, but because finding out early costs far less than finding out late.
Yes. We offer discounts for both military families and new homeowners, and those discounts reflect something real about who’s buying property in this part of Hernando County. Eastern Hernando County — including the Rerdell and Ridge Manor corridor — draws a significant number of veteran and military households who are drawn to the rural acreage, the lower price points, and the quieter pace of life that this part of the county offers. It also attracts first-time rural property buyers who are often stretching to make that purchase work financially.
The new homeowner discount is particularly relevant here because many buyers in this area are purchasing older homes or manufactured properties that haven’t had a recent professional inspection. Getting a WDO inspection done early — ideally before or right at closing — sets a baseline for the property’s condition and gives you a starting point for annual monitoring going forward. If you’re a veteran or military family, or if you’ve recently closed on a property in the Rerdell area, mention it when you call. George will take care of the rest.
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