Termites are not born into this world as adults, and instead go through a life cycle just like so many other things. 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. If you're suffering from termites in Upper Kedron, contact our team on (07) 3356 8801.

Over three distinct stages of development, a termite will move through a process called an 'incomplete metamorphosis'. These pests begin their lives as eggs, which are translucent and can be any colour from white to light brown. These eggs may be tiny, but the naked eye is capable of identifying them. The infants that emerge from these eggs are called nymphs, and they're cared for by the colony's young workers. 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.

When people think of the termites, they might picture sprawling nests hidden within their walls, feasting on the wooden supports buried within. 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. When you're facing termites in Upper Kedron, 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. Since internal walls are commonly made of plasterboard, that makes them viable targets. 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. Moisture is one of the few other things valued by termites, which means you'll want to avoid allowing your drywalls to become moist at all costs. 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.

While it might feel like there is nothing is more concerning than noise coming from what should have been a silent home, the possibility that that noise may be termites isn't much better. 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 Upper Kedron, you can call us on (07) 3356 8801.

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. Whether termites are actively eating wood or the material is merely tearing itself apart under the strain caused by termite damage, wood fibres make distinctive, albeit quiet, snapping and popping sounds. 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. As the noise pollution during the day is normally so high, you won't be able to hear these noises without the correct tools. 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.