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. 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 Mango Hill.

There are three main stages in a termite's development, which constitute an 'incomplete metamorphosis'. The first stage is the egg, which range in colour from white to light brown and are translucent. While these eggs might be tiny, even the naked eye is capable of spotting them. From these eggs hatch nymphs, and the young workers of the colony care for these infants. To determine whether these nymphs develop into workers, soldiers, or other castes, the queen uses pheromones to control their development. 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. 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 Mango Hill.

Termites are insatiable, and they will eat anything they can find that contains cellulose. That includes the plasterboard commonly used to construct interior walls. Drywall is constructed, in simple terms, by wrapped plasterboards in a paper-like material, and while the plasterboards don't contain cellulose, the paper does. The termite threat only increases if you allow the drywall to become moist, as that moisture is another resource coveted by the pest. 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. 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. When termites in Mango Hill 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. Once an active termite infestation has taken root in your home, they can make a variety of clicking, snapping, and popping noises. As the wood fibres are torn apart, whether it's due to active feeding or just the strain the colony causes, they can make popping and snapping noises, though these are generally incredibly quiet. It is difficult to manage without using tools, but you might also be able to make out the sounds of termites communicating with each other in their nest, as they make a distinctive clicking noise. 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. 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. Even though termites are typically incredibly quiet, it is possible to hear the noise their colonies make.