Do Termites Go Through Different Stages In Their Life Cycle?
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. Thankfully, Conquer Termites Northside can help explain the journey that a termite undertakes from birth to their adult form. For all matters related to termites in Donnybrook, call our team on (07) 3356 8801.
Over three distinct stages of development, a termite will move through a process called an 'incomplete metamorphosis'. The first stage is the egg, which range in colour from white to light brown and are translucent. These eggs may be tiny, but the naked eye is capable of identifying them. The young workers of the colony care for the young that come from these eggs, which are called nymphs. These nymphs develop according to the queen's pheromones, separating them into their castes. As part of their incomplete metamorphosis, there are three phases in the development of a termite.
Will Termites Eat Plasterboard?
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. 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. If you're experiencing issues with termites in Donnybrook, 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. That includes the plasterboard commonly used to construct interior walls. 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. 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. 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. 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. If you need help with termites in Donnybrook, you can call us on (07) 3356 8801.
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. As the wood fibres are torn apart, whether it's due to active feeding or just the strain the colony causes, they can make popping and snapping noises, though these are generally incredibly quiet. 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. Unfortunately, the noise pollution during the day is normally too high to be able to hear either of these sounds without the appropriate equipment. 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. Even though termites are typically incredibly quiet, it is possible to hear the noise their colonies make.
