Like most other things in life, termites are not created as adults, and must grow from infancy. How that life cycle transpires, however, is not common knowledge to most people. Thanks to the expertise of our team, Conquer Termites Northside can help you understand exactly how termites grow from infants to adults. For all matters related to termites in Chermside, call our team on (07) 3356 8801.

Over three distinct stages of development, a termite will move through a process called an 'incomplete metamorphosis'. These pests begin their lives as eggs, which are translucent and can be any colour from white to light brown. While these eggs might be tiny, even the naked eye is capable of spotting them. From these eggs hatch nymphs, and the young workers of the colony care for these infants. 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. As part of their incomplete metamorphosis, there are three phases in the development of a termite.

It's normal to think of termites as eating wooden supports buried in your walls and not much more. Whether or not termites will eat the rest of their walls, such as the plasterboard, remains a mystery to some people, however. Luckily, answering that question is no challenge for Conquer Termites Northside and our termite experts. If you're experiencing issues with termites in Chermside, you can reach out to our team on (07) 3356 8801.

So long as a material contains cellulose, there is very little that will stop termites from considering it a viable food source. Since internal walls are commonly made of plasterboard, that makes them viable targets. Drywall is constructed, in simple terms, by wrapped plasterboards in a paper-like material, and while the plasterboards don't contain cellulose, the paper does. The termite threat only increases if you allow the drywall to become moist, as that moisture is another resource coveted by the pest. 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. Due to their need to constantly consume cellulose, termites are constantly searching for a source of the substance, and will eat plasterboard if they can find it.

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. Luckily, finding any termites that may be creeping around your home is simple with Conquer Termites Northside. Don't let termites in Chermside bother you; call us on (07) 3356 8801 today.

Termite activity results in a variety of noises coming out of your walls, though you might not be able to normally perceive them. Hidden behind your walls is a small symphony of snapping, clicking, and popping noises. Whether termites are actively eating wood or the material is merely tearing itself apart under the strain caused by termite damage, wood fibres make distinctive, albeit quiet, snapping and popping sounds. It is difficult to manage without using tools, but you might also be able to make out the sounds of termites communicating with each other in their nest, as they make a distinctive clicking noise. You'll generally need to make use of the right equipment to hear either of these sounds during the day, however, as the noise pollution is generally too high. 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. Even though termites are typically incredibly quiet, it is possible to hear the noise their colonies make.