What Are Baby Termites Called?
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. 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 Clontarf, call 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. These eggs may be tiny, but the naked eye is capable of identifying them. Nymphs hatch from these eggs, and are cared for by the young workers of the colony. These nymphs develop according to the queen's pheromones, separating them into their castes. 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. Whether or not termites will eat the rest of their walls, such as the plasterboard, remains a mystery to some people, however. 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 Clontarf, you can reach out to 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. Though the plaster panels themselves used to make drywalls don't contain cellulose, the paper it is wrapped in does, making the walls a valid target for these invasive pests. 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. Once termites have begun eating plasterboard, they might leave behind small pinholes you can use to identify them, though its best that you undergo a professional termite inspection if you suspect the pests have invaded your home. Plasterboard makes for an excellent source of cellulose for any termites that may have wandered into your home.
Is It Possible To Hear Termites In Your Walls?
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. You can reach out to our team on (07) 3356 8801 for any help you may need with termites in Clontarf.
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. 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. Likewise, it is also possible to hear termites clicking while communicating with each other and walking around their nest, though once again, these are exceptionally quiet noises. During the day, the noise pollution is generally so high, it's impossible for many people to actually hear the noises that termites make. With that equipment, however, such as a stethoscope, its possible for our team to seek out these noises, and you yourself may be able to hear them on particularly quiet nights. Termite colonies make noise that our team can track, even though the pests are generally nearly silent.
