Like most other things in life, termites are not created as adults, and must grow from infancy. Sadly, not many people know the life cycle of a termite, however, as it is not common knowledge. Fortunately, as the leading local experts on termites, Conquer Termites Northside can help make understanding that process easy. If you're suffering from termites in Woodford, contact our team on (07) 3356 8801.

There are three main stages in a termite's development, which constitute 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. From these eggs hatch nymphs, and the young workers of the colony care for these infants. These nymphs develop according to the queen's pheromones, separating them into their castes. As part of their incomplete metamorphosis, there are three phases in the development of a termite.

It's normal to think of termites as eating wooden supports buried in your walls and not much more. Not many people know what else termites might eat, though, such as the plasterboard their walls are made of. The leading experts on all matters related to termites, Conquer Termites Northside, can help you understand what parts of your home are at risk of the pests. When you're facing termites in Woodford, call our team on (07) 3356 8801.

Termites are insatiable, and they will eat anything they can find that contains cellulose. 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. The termite threat only increases if you allow the drywall to become moist, as that moisture is another resource coveted by the pest. Once termites have begun eating plasterboard, they might leave behind small pinholes you can use to identify them, though its best that you undergo a professional termite inspection if you suspect the pests have invaded your home. 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 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. Fortunately, if you think you might be able to hear termites crawling around your home, then Conquer Termites Northside can help. You can reach out to our team on (07) 3356 8801 for any help you may need with termites in Woodford.

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. Once an active termite infestation has taken root in your home, they can make a variety of clicking, snapping, 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. 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. With that equipment, however, such as a stethoscope, its possible for our team to seek out these noises, and you yourself may be able to hear them on particularly quiet nights. Even though termites are typically incredibly quiet, it is possible to hear the noise their colonies make.