What Does The Termite Life Cycle Look Like?
Termites are not born into this world as adults, and instead go through a life cycle just like so many other things. Sadly, not many people know the life cycle of a termite, however, as it is not common knowledge. Thankfully, Conquer Termites Northside can help explain the journey that a termite undertakes from birth to their adult form. If you're suffering from termites in Commissioners Flat, contact our team on (07) 3356 8801.
Over three distinct stages of development, a termite will move through a process called an 'incomplete metamorphosis'. Ranging in colour from white to light brown, translucent eggs are the starting point for a termite's life cycle. Despite their tiny size, these eggs can be seen by the naked eye. 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.
Does Plasterboard Contain Cellulose?
When people think of the termites, they might picture sprawling nests hidden within their walls, feasting on the wooden supports buried within. Not many people know what else termites might eat, though, such as the plasterboard their walls are made of. Thankfully, Conquer Termites Northside are the leading experts on termites, and can help you understand exactly what the pests will and won't eat in your home. When you're facing termites in Commissioners Flat, call 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. It's common for construction companies to use plasterboard, a material termites are all too happy to eat, to build the walls inside your home. Even though there is no cellulose in the plaster panels themselves, to make drywall, those panels are wrapped in paper, which does contain the substance. 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.
Do The Termites In Your Walls Make Noise?
While it might feel like there is nothing is more concerning than noise coming from what should have been a silent home, the possibility that that noise may be termites isn't much better. Fortunately, if you think you might be able to hear termites crawling around your home, then Conquer Termites Northside can help. If you need help with termites in Commissioners Flat, you can call us on (07) 3356 8801.
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. Hidden behind your walls is a small symphony of snapping, clicking, and popping noises. Wood fibres quietly pop and snap as they're torn apart, which may occur when termites are actively feasting on wood, or anytime thereafter. Additionally, you might also be able to distinguish the noise of termites communicating to each other through clicking, but it is also quite difficult to make out these sounds. 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.
