Like most other things in life, termites are not created as adults, and must grow from infancy. Sadly, not many people know the life cycle of a termite, however, as it is not common knowledge. Understanding the life cycle of this pervasive pest is easy with Conquer Termites Northside and our local experts. Call us on (07) 3356 8801 to solve any problems you have with termites in Eatons Hill.

There are three main stages in a termite's development, which constitute an 'incomplete metamorphosis'. 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. 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. Undergoing three phases during development, a termite's growth is considered to be an incomplete metamorphosis, though they move from infancy to adulthood.

It's normal to think of termites as eating wooden supports buried in your walls and not much more. Not many people know what else termites might eat, though, such as the plasterboard their walls are made of. Fortunately, it's a simple matter for our team of termite experts here at Conquer Termites Northside to explain exactly what is and isn't at risk within your home. Call us on (07) 3356 8801 for help with all termites in Eatons Hill.

Termites are insatiable, and they will eat anything they can find that contains cellulose. 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. 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. Plasterboard makes for an excellent source of cellulose for any termites that may have wandered into your home.

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. Fortunately, if you think you might be able to hear termites crawling around your home, then Conquer Termites Northside can help. When termites in Eatons Hill become a problem for you, call our team on (07) 3356 8801 to deal with it appropriately.

Even though you might not normally be able to hear it, termite activity will result in lots of noise coming from your walls. Once an active termite infestation has taken root in your home, they can make a variety of clicking, snapping, and popping noises. 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. 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. Termite colonies make noise that our team can track, even though the pests are generally nearly silent.