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Updated: Nov 8, 2026

The NPMA-33 form is a Wood Destroying Insect Inspection Report that is widely used in the real estate industry to document any present or potential insect infestations that could damage wood structures in a property. This report includes findings from a visual inspection of accessible areas and provides recommendations on treatment if necessary. To ensure your property transaction proceeds smoothly, consider filling out the NPMA-33 form by clicking the button below.

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The NPMA-33 form is a critical document in the real estate transaction process, serving as a Wood Destroying Insect Inspection Report. This form provides invaluable insights into the condition of a property with respect to potential or existing damage caused by wood-destroying insects such as termites, carpenter ants, carpenter bees, and reinfesting woodboring beetles. Compiled following a rigorous visual inspection of readily accessible areas of a property, this report documents the presence or absence of visible evidence of wood-destroying insects, including live or dead insects, their by-products, and any observable damage they've caused. Importantly, the NPMA-33 form clarifies that it does not serve as a guarantee against latent issues nor a comprehensive assessment of structural integrity. It draws attention to whether the structure might have undergone previous treatments for infestations, emphasizing the inspection's limitations due to inaccessible areas or obstructions and underscores the absence of a warranty unless explicitly attached or required by state law. Furthermore, it provides guidelines for treatment recommendations, especially in compliance with FHA and VA loans, and highlights the importance of homeowner vigilance in mitigating conditions conducive to pest infestation. This document, therefore, plays a pivotal role not only in informing the current state of the property but also in guiding both preventative measures and any necessary remedial actions post-inspection.

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How to Fill Out Form NPMA-33

Form NPMA-33 at a glance

What it is: Form NPMA-33 is the Wood Destroying Insect Inspection Report, indicative of the condition of the structure(s) on the date of inspection, not a guarantee or warranty.

Who signs: The Inspector's Name, Signature & Certification, the Seller(s) or Owner(s) if refinancing, and the Buyer, who acknowledges receipt of both page 1 and page 2.

A filled-in Form NPMA-33 example: an inspector reports a basement with stored items

Form NPMA-33 example filled out, example: an inspector reports a basement with stored items — A pest inspector completes Form NPMA-33 for a house. The inspection date is March 14, 2026, and stored items obstruct the basement. The picture shows Sections I and IV; its names and figures are sample values, so Section II stays empty.

How to fill out Form NPMA-33, box by box

Section I. General Information

Under Section I. General Information, enter the Inspection Company, Address & Phone, the Company's Business Lic. No. and the Date of Inspection.

Enter the Address of Property Inspected.

Fill in the Inspector's Name, Registration, or Lic. # and the Structure(s) Inspected; the inspector signs at Signature & Certification.

Section II. Inspection Findings

Section II. Inspection Findings: this report is indicative of the condition of the identified structure(s) on the date of inspection and is not to be construed as a guarantee or warranty against latent, concealed, or future infestations or defects.

Mark A when no visible evidence of wood destroying insects was observed; mark B when visible evidence of wood destroying insects was observed as follows.

Under B, 1. Live insects (description and location).

Under B, 2. Dead insects, insect parts, frass, shelter tubes, exit holes, or staining (description and location).

Under B, 3. Visible damage from wood destroying insects was noted as follows (description and location).

This is not a structural damage report. If box B is checked, some degree of damage, including hidden damage, may be present, and if any questions arise regarding damage indicated by this report, it is recommended that the buyer or any interested parties contact a qualified structural professional to determine the extent of damage and the need for repairs.

Previous treatment and Section III. Recommendations

Mark Yes or No for: It appears that the structure(s) or a portion thereof may have been previously treated. Then enter the visible evidence of possible previous treatment.

The inspecting company can give no assurances with regard to work done by other companies; the company that performed the treatment should be contacted for information on treatment and any warranty or service agreement which may be in place.

Under No treatment recommended, explain if Box B in Section II is checked.

Under Recommend treatment, enter what the treatment is for the control of.

Section IV. Obstructions and Inaccessible Areas

List the areas of the structure(s) inspected that were obstructed or inaccessible; the inspector may write out obstructions or use the optional key.

Basement, Crawlspace, Main Level, Attic, Garage, Exterior, Porch, Addition and Other.

Optional key, 1 to 24, for example 1. Fixed ceiling, 7. Stored items, 10. No access or entry, 11. Limited access and 24. Duct work, plumbing, and/or wiring.

Section V. Additional Comments and Attachments

Section V. Additional Comments and Attachments are an integral part of the report; enter them and list the Attachments.

More rules for Form NPMA-33

For purposes of this inspection, wood destroying insects include: termites, carpenter ants, carpenter bees, and reinfesting wood boring beetles.

FHA and VA require treatment when any active infestation of subterranean termites is found.

Common questions about Form NPMA-33

Who signs it?

The inspector signs at Inspector's Name, Signature & Certification, Registration, or Lic. #; the Seller(s), or Owner(s) if refinancing, sign to acknowledge that all information regarding W.D.I. infestation, damage, repair, and treatment history has been disclosed to the buyer; and the Buyer signs to acknowledge receipt of a copy of both page 1 and page 2 of this report.

Is there a deadline?

This report shall be considered invalid for purposes of securing a mortgage and/or settlement of property transfer if not used within ninety (90) days from the date of inspection.

When is this form not the right one?

This inspection does not include mold, mildew or noninsect wood destroying organisms.

Sources

[1] Form NPMA-33 (9/01/04), Wood Destroying Insect Inspection Report, National Pest Management Association (the Official source link on this page).