Termites are not born into this world as adults, and instead go through a life cycle just like so many other things. Not many people would be able to describe that life cycle, as it not common knowledge amongst the general public. Understanding the life cycle of this pervasive pest is easy with Conquer Termites Northside and our local experts. If you're suffering from termites in Zillmere, contact our team on (07) 3356 8801.

Over three distinct stages of development, a termite will move through a process called 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 infants that emerge from these eggs are called nymphs, and they're cared for by the colony's young workers. 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.

When people think of the termites, they might picture sprawling nests hidden within their walls, feasting on the wooden supports buried within. About whether or not termites will eat plasterboard, however, remains a different question, one that not everyone can answer. 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. When you're facing termites in Zillmere, 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. 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. 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. 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.

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. No matter how quiet they may be, Conquer Termites Northside can help you find any termites that may be hidden in the dark. When termites in Zillmere become a problem for you, call our team on (07) 3356 8801 to deal with it appropriately.

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. 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. As the noise pollution during the day is normally so high, you won't be able to hear these noises without the correct tools. 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.