What Does The Termite Life Cycle Look Like?
Like most other things in life, termites are not created as adults, and must grow from infancy. However, the life cycle of a termite is not common knowledge amongst the general population. Understanding the life cycle of this pervasive pest is easy with Conquer Termites Northside and our local experts. If you're suffering from termites in Burpengary East, contact our team on (07) 3356 8801.
Termites undergo an 'incomplete metamorphosis' over the course of three distinct stages. Life begins as an egg for termites, which can be white or light brown, and are translucent. The naked eye is capable of spotting these eggs, even though they are tiny. Nymphs hatch from these eggs, and are cared for by the young workers of the colony. The queen's pheromones is able to control the development of a nymph into adulthood, ensuring they become the worker, solider, or other caste member that they need to be. Undergoing three phases during development, a termite's growth is considered to be an incomplete metamorphosis, though they move from infancy to adulthood.
Will Termites Eat Plasterboard?
It's normal to think of termites as eating wooden supports buried in your walls and not much more. However, not everyone is certain as to whether or not these pests will eat the rest of their walls, including their plasterboard. Fortunately, it's a simple matter for our team of termite experts here at Conquer Termites Northside to explain exactly what is and isn't at risk within your home. When you're facing termites in Burpengary East, call our team on (07) 3356 8801.
If a material is made of cellulose, then termites will happily eat it. Your internal walls are probably made of plasterboard, which, due to its cellulose content, can make for an attractive target to termites. There is cellulose in the paper that is wrapped around plaster panels to make drywall, which means that termites will happily eat their fill. Additionally, allowing moisture to build up on your walls can make them a more tempting target for termites, and may increase the threat of an infestation in your home. Though you should perform a professional inspection for termites on your home if you have even the faintest doubt that the pests have invaded your home, you may also be able to identify them via the pinholes they leave behind in your walls. Plasterboard makes for an excellent source of cellulose for any termites that may have wandered into your home.
Will Walls Stop You From Hearing Termites?
It can be hard for homeowners to work out what's worse; an unexplained noise in your home in the dead of the night, or the chance that that noise may be termites. Thankfully, Conquer Termites Northside can help you understand exactly when and how you might be hearing termites in your home. When termites in Burpengary East become a problem for you, call our team on (07) 3356 8801 to deal with it appropriately.
Your walls will become the staging ground for a symphony of noises you wouldn't normally be able to perceive once you fall victim to a termite infestation. You might be able to hear snapping, popping, and clicking coming out of your walls once termites have moved in. Snapping and popping sounds are emitted by wood fibres that are torn apart, though most human ears aren't able to hear these noises without assistance. You may also be able to hear the pests communicate via clicking, but these are extremely difficult noises to hear with just the human ear. During the day, the noise pollution is generally so high, it's impossible for many people to actually hear the noises that termites make. Utilising a stethoscope or waiting for a quiet night can make it much easier to distinguish these noises, however, helping track down any termites hidden in your home. Termite colonies make noise that our team can track, even though the pests are generally nearly silent.
