Well, I guess you are ****ing up a tree.

If he knows what to look for he's not "****ing up a tree".

If he's not licensed he cannot do the following:
1) Wood Destroying Insect Infestation Reports (for sale or re-finance)
2) Treat for termites to State standards.

Things he can do:
1) Tear apart his own house.
2) Find evidence of infestation.
3) Call a professional to verify his findings.

So - he's not "****ing up a tree".