Instead of beginning life as adults, termites must grow up from infancy. Not many people would be able to describe that life cycle, as it not common knowledge amongst the general public. Understanding the life cycle of this pervasive pest is easy with Conquer Termites Northside and our local experts. If you're suffering from termites in Fortitude Valley, contact 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. While these eggs might be tiny, even the naked eye is capable of spotting them. 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. Undergoing three phases during development, a termite's growth is considered to be an incomplete metamorphosis, though they move from infancy to adulthood.

Many people think of wooden objects, like the support structures within their walls, when they're asked what termites might eat within their home. About whether or not termites will eat plasterboard, however, remains a different question, one that not everyone can answer. 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. When you're facing termites in Fortitude Valley, 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. That includes the plasterboard commonly used to construct interior walls. 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. 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. Plasterboard makes for an excellent source of cellulose for any termites that may have wandered into your home.

It's not much better to realise that your home is making noise at the night because it has termites, as opposed to just randomly making noise. No matter how quiet they may be, Conquer Termites Northside can help you find any termites that may be hidden in the dark. When termites in Fortitude Valley become a problem for you, call our team on (07) 3356 8801 to deal with it appropriately.

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. 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. 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. 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. Termite colonies make noise that our team can track, even though the pests are generally nearly silent.