What Does The Termite Life Cycle Look Like?
Just as many other creatures, infancy marks the beginning of a termites life cycle, before slowly growing into adults. Sadly, not many people know the life cycle of a termite, however, as it is not common knowledge. Fortunately, as the leading local experts on termites, Conquer Termites Northside can help make understanding that process easy. For all matters related to termites in Clear Mountain, call our team on (07) 3356 8801.
Termites undergo an 'incomplete metamorphosis' over the course of three distinct stages. 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. The young workers of the colony care for the young that come from these eggs, which are called nymphs. To determine whether these nymphs develop into workers, soldiers, or other castes, the queen uses pheromones to control their development. As part of their incomplete metamorphosis, there are three phases in the development of a termite.
Is Plasterboard A Viable Food Source For Termites?
If you're asked to think of what termites might eat in your home, your first thought might be anything directly made of wood. Not many people know what else termites might eat, though, such as the plasterboard their walls are made of. The leading experts on all matters related to termites, Conquer Termites Northside, can help you understand what parts of your home are at risk of the pests. If you're experiencing issues with termites in Clear Mountain, you can reach out to our team on (07) 3356 8801.
If a material is made of cellulose, then termites will happily eat it. 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. To make matters worse, if you let moisture build up on the walls of your home, you'll only be increasing the threat of a termite invasion. In the event of a termite infestation in your home, you might be able to track them by the pinholes they leave behind in your drywall, and if you have even the slightest suspicion, you should contact a professional team of termite inspectors to be sure. 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.
Can You Hear Termites Through The Walls?
Sometimes, homes make noises on their own, and that can already unnerve a lot of homeowners, but the possibility that termites may be making that noise isn't a welcome revelation. Fortunately, if you think you might be able to hear termites crawling around your home, then Conquer Termites Northside can help. You can reach out to our team on (07) 3356 8801 for any help you may need with termites in Clear Mountain.
Termite activity results in a variety of noises coming out of your walls, though you might not be able to normally perceive them. You might be able to hear snapping, popping, and clicking coming out of your walls once termites have moved in. 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. Unfortunately, the noise pollution during the day is normally too high to be able to hear either of these sounds without the appropriate equipment. A quiet night or the appropriate tools, like a stethoscope, can make it possible to hear these noises, however, helping our team track down termites in your home. Even though termites are typically incredibly quiet, it is possible to hear the noise their colonies make.
