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Pest Inspection Checklist: Rodents Insects and Entry (Free Printable PDF)

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Fill this on screen, then download a PDF or CSV. Download a blank copy to complete by hand. Answers stay in this tab only. The next visitor sees a blank form. This is a visual walk of a US house for rodents, cockroaches, ants, wildlife entry, and sanitation. It is not a wood-destroying insect report. Mark N/A on stations the house does not have.

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Property

This is a visual owner or inspector worksheet, not a licensed pest-control inspection and not a treatment contract. State licensing of pest inspectors varies. InterNACHI SOP does not require a general home inspector to determine pest evidence. Record what you can see. Do not invent a federal infestation Pass or Fail.

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Property

InterNACHI 3.3 asks you to describe the foundation type. Mark the attic and crawl station N/A where that space does not exist.

State where you entered or viewed the attic, crawl, or basement. Write N/A if you did not open those spaces.

InterNACHI SOP: do not enter a crawl or attic that is not readily accessible or looks unsafe. InterNACHI rodent inspection: wear protection if the space is already known to be infested. Record the method even when you stay out.

Dry, raining, or recent heavy rain. Wet soil and clogged gutters matter more after rain.

Copy what the occupant or agent told you. CDC and EPA IPM start with identification. This field is not a species diagnosis.

Inspection station

Exterior entry and exclusion

Walk doors, screens, vents, the foundation line, utility holes, eaves, and the chimney from the ground. This station is gaps and wildlife routes, not indoor droppings or yard trash.

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Exterior entry and exclusion

Foundation-to-soil line has no open gaps a pencil can enter

CDC seal-up and InterNACHI animal inspection: mice fit a hole about 1/4 inch (pencil width). CDC urban rodent survey also uses less than 1/4 inch to exclude adult mice, and less than 3/4 inch to exclude adult Norway rats. Those are exclusion targets, not one federal Pass or Fail. Mark Defect if you can see an open gap at the sill, a cracked foundation, or an unsealed pipe chase.

Foundation-to-soil line has no open gaps a pencil can enter: OK, Defect, or N/A

Exterior doors close tightly with weatherstripping or a sweep

EPA IPM in buildings: add door sweeps or fix gaps under doors, and weather-strip doors and windows. EPA citizen guide: keep doors shut and weatherstripped. InterNACHI: hatchways and garage doors that do not close tightly are animal entries. Mark Defect if daylight shows under a closed exterior door.

Exterior doors close tightly with weatherstripping or a sweep: OK, Defect, or N/A

Door and window screens are present and not torn

EPA: repair holes in door and window screens. EPA citizen guide: install screens on windows, doors, and floor drains. InterNACHI SOP does not require a general inspector to operate screens. On this pest form, a missing or torn screen that opens to living space is a Defect. Mark N/A on a sealed window with no operable sash.

Door and window screens are present and not torn: OK, Defect, or N/A

Garage, hatchway, or bulkhead doors seal at the floor

CDC: seal outbuildings and garages as well. InterNACHI: inspect all doors, including hatchways. Mark N/A if there is no garage or bulkhead.

Garage, hatchway, or bulkhead doors seal at the floor: OK, Defect, or N/A

Electrical, plumbing, cable, and gas penetrations are sealed

CDC inside and outside lists: holes for electrical, water, gas, sewer, cable, and plumbing. EPA: seal cracks along baseboards, behind sinks, and around pipes. InterNACHI ants: seal foundation openings where utilities enter. Fill small holes with steel wool and caulk (CDC). Do not treat foam-only plugs as rodent-proof if gnaw marks are already there.

Electrical, plumbing, cable, and gas penetrations are sealed: OK, Defect, or N/A

Dryer, exhaust, crawl, and attic vents are screened and not chewed

CDC: look around floor air and dryer vents and around attic and crawl vents. EPA IPM: cover air vents with 1/4-inch hardware cloth. InterNACHI wildlife: use screens on vents and fan openings. Mark Defect if the flap is missing, the mesh is pulled, or teeth marks show. Mark N/A if that vent type is not present.

Dryer, exhaust, crawl, and attic vents are screened and not chewed: OK, Defect, or N/A

Chimney flues have an intact cap or spark screen

InterNACHI wildlife: cap the chimney. InterNACHI animal inspection: do not take a verbal claim that flues are screened. Look from the ground or eaves. Homemade mesh that blocks the flue is not a pass. Mark Defect if a flue is open or the screen is rusted through. Mark N/A if there is no chimney.

Chimney flues have an intact cap or spark screen: OK, Defect, or N/A

Eaves, soffits, fascia, and roof-wall joints show no dark entry holes

CDC outside: rafters, gables, eaves, and soffits. InterNACHI: a hole stays dark under a flashlight because it has no reflecting surface. Squirrels chew water-softened fascia. InterNACHI SOP inspects eaves, soffits, and fascia from the ground. Do not walk the roof. Note any aluminum flashing already at the eave. That often marks a prior squirrel hole.

Eaves, soffits, fascia, and roof-wall joints show no dark entry holes: OK, Defect, or N/A

Tree limbs and shrubs do not touch the roof or siding

InterNACHI ants and wildlife: limbs are bridges for ants, squirrels, and raccoons. EPA IPM in buildings asks to trim branches 3 to 6 feet from the structure and leave a clean border. EPA citizen guide uses 18 inches for vegetation, shrubs, and wood mulch. Those are not one Pass or Fail pair. Mark Defect if wood or foliage is in contact with the house.

Tree limbs and shrubs do not touch the roof or siding: OK, Defect, or N/A

Inspection station

Yard harborage and outdoor sanitation

Walk trash, woodpiles, feeders, mulch, standing water, and debris. Do not reuse door-gap or indoor-food lines here.

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Yard harborage and outdoor sanitation

Outdoor trash is in thick plastic or metal cans with tight lids

CDC seal-up and InterNACHI rodent: use thick plastic or metal garbage cans with no holes and tight lids. EPA: keep a tight lid and empty often. InterNACHI raccoons: a strap or latch on the lid helps. Mark Defect if bags sit on the ground or the lid is missing.

Outdoor trash is in thick plastic or metal cans with tight lids: OK, Defect, or N/A

Trash cans or dumpsters sit away from a back door

EPA: place trash cans far from a back door. EPA IPM: keep tight-fitting lids on dumpsters at night. Mark Defect if the can or dumpster is against an entry. Mark N/A if there is no outdoor can.

Trash cans or dumpsters sit away from a back door: OK, Defect, or N/A

Firewood is off the soil and not stacked against the house

CDC seal-up: raise wood at least 1 foot and move the pile away from the house. CDC Healthy Housing Chapter 4: store lumber and firewood with 18 inches of clearance below. InterNACHI rodents: elevate at least 1 foot and move woodpiles far from the house. InterNACHI ants: never store firewood in the garage. Those heights are not one federal Pass or Fail. Mark Defect if wood sits on soil against siding or is stored inside. CDC seal-up also uses 100 feet for woodpiles on lots that allow it. That is not a city-lot fail.

Firewood is off the soil and not stacked against the house: OK, Defect, or N/A

Bird feeders are away from the house and spilled seed is cleaned

CDC and InterNACHI: keep bird feeders away from the house and use squirrel guards. EPA IPM: store bird seed in pest-proof containers and clean spilled seed. Mark N/A if there is no feeder.

Bird feeders are away from the house and spilled seed is cleaned: OK, Defect, or N/A

Vegetation, shrubs, and wood mulch are not piled against the wall

EPA citizen guide: keep vegetation, shrubs, and wood mulch at least 18 inches from the house. InterNACHI 3.2 inspects vegetation that can wet the structure. InterNACHI ants: mulch and plants next to the foundation hide nests. Mark Defect if mulch or dense shrubs bury the sill. Do not treat the 18-inch figure as a licensed inspection fail if local practice differs. Write the gap you saw in Notes.

Vegetation, shrubs, and wood mulch are not piled against the wall: OK, Defect, or N/A

No standing puddles, clogged gutters, or overnight outdoor pet water

EPA: drain or sweep standing puddles. EPA IPM: remove standing water and debris from gutters. CDC urban rodent survey: standing water in pans, tires, pet bowls, window wells, and clogged gutters is a rodent water source. EPA: do not leave pet water out overnight. Mark Defect if water stands against the house or in a gutter.

No standing puddles, clogged gutters, or overnight outdoor pet water: OK, Defect, or N/A

No brush piles, tires, or abandoned vehicles against the house

CDC: clean up brush and weeds, keep grass and shrubs near the house trimmed, and move abandoned vehicles away. InterNACHI: wood and debris piles that are not moved become rodent housing. EPA IPM: remove brush and rock piles. Mark Defect if harborage sits against the foundation. CDC 100-foot vehicle setback is rural rodent guidance, not a typical urban lot fail.

No brush piles, tires, or abandoned vehicles against the house: OK, Defect, or N/A

Pet droppings are not left in the yard

EPA citizen guide: clean pet droppings. They attract flies. EPA IPM: remove pet droppings outside. Mark N/A if there are no outdoor pets.

Pet droppings are not left in the yard: OK, Defect, or N/A

Compost and outdoor cooking areas are not against the house

CDC: keep composting bins at least 100 feet from the house where the lot allows, and keep outdoor grills clean. InterNACHI: keep compost as far from the house as possible. Do not mark Defect solely because a city lot is shorter than 100 feet. Mark Defect if compost or a dirty grill sits at the wall.

Compost and outdoor cooking areas are not against the house: OK, Defect, or N/A

Inspection station

Rodent signs

Look for mice and rats, not termite tubes. InterNACHI: do not disturb dry droppings. Wear gloves. CDC seal-up: call the health department or a pest professional if rodents are in spaces you cannot reach.

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Rodent signs

No rodent droppings in cabinets, drawers, or along walls

CDC and InterNACHI: droppings near food, under sinks, in drawers, and along runways. House-mouse droppings are small and rice-like (InterNACHI). CDC Healthy Housing: do not confuse droppings with cockroach egg cases, which are smooth and segmented. Do not stir dry droppings. Mark Defect if you see droppings. Write the room in Notes.

No rodent droppings in cabinets, drawers, or along walls: OK, Defect, or N/A

No gnaw marks on food packaging, wood, or visible wiring

InterNACHI and CDC Healthy Housing: gnawing is a rodent sign and can damage wiring. Look at bags, boxes, baseboards, and accessible cables. Mark Defect if fresh gnawing is present. Old sealed holes can stay OK with a note.

No gnaw marks on food packaging, wood, or visible wiring: OK, Defect, or N/A

No shredded paper, fabric, or plant nesting piles

CDC and InterNACHI: nests are small piles of shredded paper, fabric, or dried plant matter. Common places: behind the stove, under the sink, in the attic, and in a crawl. Mark N/A only if that space was not opened.

No shredded paper, fabric, or plant nesting piles: OK, Defect, or N/A

No greasy rub marks along walls, pipes, or hole edges

CDC Healthy Housing and InterNACHI: rodents run in contact with walls. Body oil leaves a dark smear at holes 1/4 inch or larger. Mark Defect if a smear shows an active runway.

No greasy rub marks along walls, pipes, or hole edges: OK, Defect, or N/A

No live or dead rodents seen in the rooms walked

InterNACHI: actual sightings often mean a heavy infestation. Stay away from carcasses. CDC cleanup rules apply. Mark Defect if you see an animal or a carcass.

No live or dead rodents seen in the rooms walked: OK, Defect, or N/A

Kitchen, closet corners, and appliance gaps show no runway tracks

CDC look list: under and behind cabinets, closet floor corners, behind appliances, around the fireplace, and at floor-to-wall junctures. CDC Healthy Housing: Norway rats burrow, roof rats climb, house mice live in rooms. Write which species you suspect in Notes. Do not claim a lab identification.

Kitchen, closet corners, and appliance gaps show no runway tracks: OK, Defect, or N/A

Traps or bait stations, if present, are out of child and pet reach

EPA: if you use baits, use a tamper-resistant plastic or metal station away from children and pets. InterNACHI: place traps where children and pets cannot reach them. CDC urban and InterNACHI both prefer mechanical traps over broadcast rodenticide in food areas. Mark N/A if none are present. Mark Defect if an open bait block sits on the floor. This line does not authorize you to set poison.

Traps or bait stations, if present, are out of child and pet reach: OK, Defect, or N/A

Stored food and pet food are not chewed or scattered

CDC: keep food in thick plastic, metal, or glass with tight lids. InterNACHI: gnawed packaging is an infestation indicator. Mark Defect if bags are chewed even when no animal is seen.

Stored food and pet food are not chewed or scattered: OK, Defect, or N/A

Inspection station

Cockroaches

Inspect the kitchen first, then baths and other dark damp rooms. This is not a termite or carpenter-ant station. Daytime sightings often mean a heavy load (CDC Healthy Housing).

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Cockroaches

Kitchen cabinets, hinges, and drawers show no pepper-like specks or egg cases

InterNACHI: pepper-like specks in cupboards, adults, or egg sacs in cracks are infestation signs. Inspect hinges, drawers, and cabinet backs. CDC Healthy Housing: egg cases are smooth and segmented. Mark Defect if you see specks, cases, or live roaches.

Kitchen cabinets, hinges, and drawers show no pepper-like specks or egg cases: OK, Defect, or N/A

Stove, refrigerator, and dishwasher gaps show no roaches or droppings

InterNACHI: check refrigeration gaskets, dishwashers, stoves, and behind appliances. CDC: they hide in cracks and move through plumbing. Do not pull a heavy appliance if it is unsafe. Look from the side with a flashlight. Mark N/A if that appliance is not present.

Stove, refrigerator, and dishwasher gaps show no roaches or droppings: OK, Defect, or N/A

Under-sink cabinet backs and pipe entries are dry and show no roaches

InterNACHI: inspect under sinks. EPA: a sink of standing dishwater is a water source. Cockroaches need water more than food (EPA: about a week without water). Mark Defect if you see insects, egg cases, or an open pipe hole.

Under-sink cabinet backs and pipe entries are dry and show no roaches: OK, Defect, or N/A

Bathrooms and other dark damp rooms show no cockroaches

InterNACHI: check bathrooms, crawl spaces, and other dark moist rooms. CDC: they prefer moist, warm harborage. Mark N/A if there is no bath on this walk.

Bathrooms and other dark damp rooms show no cockroaches: OK, Defect, or N/A

No stored cardboard, paper bags, or newspaper stacks in the kitchen

EPA: roaches love cardboard. Clean up newspapers, paper bags, and boxes. CDC: they hitchhike in grocery sacks and boxes. Mark Defect if cardboard is stored against the stove or under the sink. A recycling bin emptied often can stay OK with a note.

No stored cardboard, paper bags, or newspaper stacks in the kitchen: OK, Defect, or N/A

Kitchen counters, floors, and grease zones are not left dirty

EPA: clean spills and crumbs at once, and clean dirty dishes. CDC and EPA IPM: cockroach allergens and asthma. InterNACHI: even small food deposits support roaches. This is a sanitation clue for roaches. Broader indoor food storage belongs on the sanitation station.

Kitchen counters, floors, and grease zones are not left dirty: OK, Defect, or N/A

Sticky monitors or bait stations, if present, are away from children and pets

CDC Healthy Housing: traps can monitor. EPA: baits are a first chemical step after prevention, kept away from children and pets. EPA IPM toolkit prefers baits and gels over liquid sprays. Mark N/A if none are present. This form does not specify a pesticide product.

Sticky monitors or bait stations, if present, are away from children and pets: OK, Defect, or N/A

Inspection station

Ants

Follow trails to the nest or the entry. Winged ants are not termites. Use the termite checklist for mud tubes and wood-destroying insect damage. Carpenter ants tunnel wood. They do not eat it the way termites do.

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Ants

No ant trails along baseboards, pipes, or wiring

InterNACHI: workers travel in long trails on wires and pipes and enter at outlets, baseboards, or water pipes. Follow the trail to the entry. Mark Defect if a trail is active during the walk.

No ant trails along baseboards, pipes, or wiring: OK, Defect, or N/A

Kitchen and pantry have no scout ants on counters or food

InterNACHI: a few stragglers are scouts. EPA: store cereal, flour, sugar, syrup, honey, and pet food in closed containers. Mark Defect if ants are on food or in an open pantry.

Kitchen and pantry have no scout ants on counters or food: OK, Defect, or N/A

No ant nests in mulch, under pots, or in patio-block voids at the wall

InterNACHI: inspect mulch and vegetation next to the foundation, under potted plants, patio blocks, stepping stones, rock piles, lumber, and firewood. Mark N/A if those features are not present.

No ant nests in mulch, under pots, or in patio-block voids at the wall: OK, Defect, or N/A

Accessible wood near leaks is not hollow and is not dropping sawdust frass

InterNACHI: carpenter ants prefer moist wood at tubs, sinks, windows, roofs, and dishwashers. Frass is fine sawdust from galleries. Tap suspect trim. A rustle like cellophane can mean a nest. This is not a WDO report and not a substitute for probing every sill. Mark N/A if no damp wood is accessible. If you see mud tubes, stop and use a termite form.

Accessible wood near leaks is not hollow and is not dropping sawdust frass: OK, Defect, or N/A

Roof or plumbing leaks that would feed carpenter ants are not active

InterNACHI: correct roof and plumbing leaks. InterNACHI SOP already reports active roof leaks. Mark Defect if wet wood is present at a leak. Mark N/A if you could not see those areas.

Roof or plumbing leaks that would feed carpenter ants are not active: OK, Defect, or N/A

Firewood is not stored in the garage or against wood siding

InterNACHI: firewood is a major ant nesting area. Stack it away from the foundation and off the ground. The yard station covers pile height. This line is indoor or against-siding storage only.

Firewood is not stored in the garage or against wood siding: OK, Defect, or N/A

Inspection station

Indoor sanitation and moisture

Starve, dry, and deny harborage. EPA IPM: food, water, and shelter. Do not copy exterior gap lines or species-ID lines here.

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Indoor sanitation and moisture

Human food is in sealed plastic, glass, or metal containers

CDC: thick plastic, metal, or glass with tight lids. EPA: seal boxes and bags. Store open cereal, flour, and sugar. Mark Defect if open bags sit in a cabinet.

Human food is in sealed plastic, glass, or metal containers: OK, Defect, or N/A

No dirty dishes or standing dishwater in the sink

EPA: clean dishes right away and always drain dish water. Roaches can swim. Wipe spilled liquids. Mark Defect if the sink holds water or overnight dishes.

No dirty dishes or standing dishwater in the sink: OK, Defect, or N/A

Pet food and water bowls are not left out overnight

CDC, EPA, and InterNACHI all say put pet food away and do not leave bowls out overnight. EPA IPM: remove and clean pet dishes after pets eat. Mark N/A if there are no indoor pets.

Pet food and water bowls are not left out overnight: OK, Defect, or N/A

Indoor trash has a tight lid and is emptied on a regular schedule

CDC: thick plastic or metal indoor cans with tight lids, cleaned with soap and water, emptied often. EPA: tight lid, empty often. Mark Defect if an open kitchen pail sits overnight with food scraps.

Indoor trash has a tight lid and is emptied on a regular schedule: OK, Defect, or N/A

No dripping faucets, appliances, or plant-stand water

EPA: fix leaky faucets, radiators, dishwashers, and washing machines. Empty flower-pot saucers. EPA IPM: fix plumbing leaks and eliminate areas of excessive moisture. Mark Defect if you see an active drip or standing tray water.

No dripping faucets, appliances, or plant-stand water: OK, Defect, or N/A

Clutter is not piled next to the sink, stove, or refrigerator

EPA: clutter is harborage (newspapers, magazines, cardboard). EPA IPM: eliminate clutter especially near sinks, stoves, and refrigerators. Mark Defect if piles block those zones. Occupied storage in closed bins can stay OK with a note.

Clutter is not piled next to the sink, stove, or refrigerator: OK, Defect, or N/A

Visible baseboard, floor-to-wall, and under-sink gaps are sealed

CDC inside list: between the floor and wall juncture, around pipes under sinks and washers, around water heaters and furnaces. EPA: caulk cracks and crevices around cabinets or baseboards. Use steel wool in pipe spaces. This is indoor sealing. Outdoor foundation gaps belong on the entry station.

Visible baseboard, floor-to-wall, and under-sink gaps are sealed: OK, Defect, or N/A

Inspection station

Attic, crawl, and basement

Mark lines N/A if that space does not exist or you did not enter. InterNACHI SOP does not require entering an unsafe attic or crawl. CDC: use protection in a known rodent space. Do not stir droppings.

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Attic, crawl, and basement

Attic or under-floor access was used, or the limit was written in the header

Record Entered, viewed from opening, or not accessible. InterNACHI: do not enter if it looks unsafe. A blank header plus OK on every attic line is a defect in the record, not in the house.

Attic or under-floor access was used, or the limit was written in the header: OK, Defect, or N/A

Attic vent screens are intact from the inside and not chewed off the edge

InterNACHI animal inspection: screens can look whole from outside and be pulled inside. Turn the flashlight off and look for daylight that is not a designed ridge or soffit vent. EPA IPM: 1/4-inch hardware cloth on air vents. Mark N/A if there is no attic.

Attic vent screens are intact from the inside and not chewed off the edge: OK, Defect, or N/A

Visible attic insulation shows no mouse trails, holes, or feces on top

InterNACHI: dime- to quarter-size holes and light grooves in blown-in insulation are mouse or flying-squirrel signs. Squirrels pull fiberglass off paper. Mouse feces often sit under insulation. Do not move insulation unless it is safe. InterNACHI SOP does not require moving insulation. Mark N/A if you did not enter.

Visible attic insulation shows no mouse trails, holes, or feces on top: OK, Defect, or N/A

Soffit pockets and chimney-to-attic joints show no wildlife nesting

InterNACHI: squirrels use soffits. Raccoons use attics and chimneys. Bats leave concentrated droppings that crumble to dust. Birds leave white droppings at an entry of about 1 inch or more. Gray squirrels need about 1 1/2 inches. Those sizes exclude suspects. They do not identify the species for certain. Mark N/A if you cannot see the soffit.

Soffit pockets and chimney-to-attic joints show no wildlife nesting: OK, Defect, or N/A

Crawl or basement soil, walls, and storage show no droppings or nests

CDC: look in the basement or crawl. InterNACHI rodent: basement, crawl, and laundry floor drains. Mark the whole line N/A on a slab house with no basement. Do not probe for termite tubes here.

Crawl or basement soil, walls, and storage show no droppings or nests: OK, Defect, or N/A

Crawl vents are screened, open enough to inspect, and not chewed

CDC: attic and crawlspace vents. InterNACHI 3.3 inspects crawl spaces that are accessible. Mark N/A if there is no crawl or the vents are sealed as a conditioned crawl. Note a sealed crawl in Findings so a reader does not think vents were missed.

Crawl vents are screened, open enough to inspect, and not chewed: OK, Defect, or N/A

Porch, deck, or skirting voids are closed to skunks and other denning animals

InterNACHI wildlife: opossums and skunks den under porches, low decks, and open sheds. Seal foundation openings with wire mesh, sheet metal, or concrete. CDC: fix gaps in trailer skirting. Mark N/A if there is no porch, deck, or skirting.

Porch, deck, or skirting voids are closed to skunks and other denning animals: OK, Defect, or N/A

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