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. However, the life cycle of a termite is not common knowledge amongst the general population. 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 Griffin, call our team on (07) 3356 8801.
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. Finally, using pheromones, the queen is able to control how these nymphs develop, creating adults that may be workers, soldiers, or other castes. Despite the fact that they transition from infancy to adulthood, termites are considered to undergo an incomplete metamorphosis.
Will Termites Eat Plasterboard?
It's normal to think of termites as eating wooden supports buried in your walls and not much more. However, not everyone is certain as to whether or not these pests will eat the rest of their walls, including their plasterboard. Luckily, answering that question is no challenge for Conquer Termites Northside and our termite experts. If you're experiencing issues with termites in Griffin, you can reach out to our team on (07) 3356 8801.
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. If termites have started eating the drywall in your home, you may be able to identify them via small pinholes they leave behind in the plasterboard, but it's best if you organise a professional termite inspection instead. 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. Thankfully, Conquer Termites Northside can help you understand exactly when and how you might be hearing termites in your home. Don't let termites in Griffin 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. 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. However, with the correct equipment, like a stethoscope, our team can listen for these sounds, and you might be able to hear them yourself once night falls. Despite being silent to most ears, our professional team can track termites in your home by the noise they make.
