What Does The Termite Life Cycle Look Like?
Like most other things in life, termites are not created as adults, and must grow from infancy. Not many people would be able to describe that life cycle, as it not common knowledge amongst the general public. Thanks to the expertise of our team, Conquer Termites Northside can help you understand exactly how termites grow from infants to adults. For all matters related to termites in Geebung, 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. Despite their tiny size, these eggs can be seen by the naked eye. The young workers of the colony care for the young that come from these eggs, which are called nymphs. 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. Despite the fact that they transition from infancy to adulthood, termites are considered to undergo an incomplete metamorphosis.
Does Plasterboard Contain Cellulose?
It's normal to think of termites as eating wooden supports buried in your walls and not much more. About whether or not termites will eat plasterboard, however, remains a different question, one that not everyone can answer. Luckily, answering that question is no challenge for Conquer Termites Northside and our termite experts. If you're experiencing issues with termites in Geebung, 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. 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. 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. 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. When termites find themselves within your home, your plasterboard and the cellulose it contains may present an enticing meal.
Do The Termites In Your Walls Make Noise?
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. No matter how quiet they may be, Conquer Termites Northside can help you find any termites that may be hidden in the dark. Don't let termites in Geebung bother you; call us on (07) 3356 8801 today.
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. 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. Unfortunately, the noise pollution during the day is normally too high to be able to hear either of these sounds without the appropriate equipment. 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. Despite being silent to most ears, our professional team can track termites in your home by the noise they make.
