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. 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 Windsor, contact our team on (07) 3356 8801.
The development of a termite is called an 'incomplete metamorphosis', and is comprised of three main stages. 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 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. To undergo an incomplete metamorphosis, termites have three phases in their development.
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. 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 Windsor, call our team on (07) 3356 8801.
Cellulose is the food of choice for termites, and they will eat anything they can find that contains it. 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. 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. Thanks to their unquenchable desire for cellulose, termites will eat anything they can find containing the substance, including plasterboard.
Can You Hear Termites Through The Walls?
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. If you need help with termites in Windsor, 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. These noises come in a broad variety, including popping, snapping, and clicking sounds. 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. 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. It is possible to hear noise from a termite colony, despite how quiet these infestations are.
