Instead of beginning life as adults, termites must grow up from infancy. How that life cycle transpires, however, is not common knowledge to most people. 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 Wights Mountain.

Over three distinct stages of development, a termite will move through a process called an 'incomplete metamorphosis'. Ranging in colour from white to light brown, translucent eggs are the starting point for a termite's life cycle. These eggs may be tiny, but the naked eye is capable of identifying them. From these eggs hatch nymphs, and the young workers of the colony care for these infants. Finally, using pheromones, the queen is able to control how these nymphs develop, creating adults that may be workers, soldiers, or other castes. As part of their incomplete metamorphosis, there are three phases in the development of a termite.

Many people think of wooden objects, like the support structures within their walls, when they're asked what termites might eat within their home. Whether or not termites will eat the rest of their walls, such as the plasterboard, remains a mystery to some people, however. 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 Wights Mountain.

So long as a material contains cellulose, there is very little that will stop termites from considering it a viable food source. It's common for construction companies to use plasterboard, a material termites are all too happy to eat, to build the walls inside your home. 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. The termite threat only increases if you allow the drywall to become moist, as that moisture is another resource coveted by the pest. 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. Due to their need to constantly consume cellulose, termites are constantly searching for a source of the substance, and will eat plasterboard if they can find it.

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. Luckily, finding any termites that may be creeping around your home is simple with Conquer Termites Northside. When termites in Wights Mountain 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. Hidden behind your walls is a small symphony of snapping, clicking, and popping noises. Wood fibres quietly pop and snap as they're torn apart, which may occur when termites are actively feasting on wood, or anytime thereafter. 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. 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. 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. Even though termites are typically incredibly quiet, it is possible to hear the noise their colonies make.