Do Termites Go Through Different Stages In Their Life Cycle?
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. For all matters related to termites in Mount Mee, call our team on (07) 3356 8801.
Termites undergo an 'incomplete metamorphosis' over the course of three distinct stages. These pests begin their lives as eggs, which are translucent and can be any colour from white to light brown. While these eggs might be tiny, even the naked eye is capable of spotting them. The young workers of the colony care for the young that come from these eggs, which are called nymphs. 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.
Is Plasterboard A Viable Food Source For Termites?
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. If you're experiencing issues with termites in Mount Mee, you can reach out to our team on (07) 3356 8801.
If a material is made of cellulose, then termites will happily eat it. Since internal walls are commonly made of plasterboard, that makes them viable targets. 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. 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. 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.
Is It Possible To Hear Termites In Your 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. 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 Mount Mee.
Termite activity results in a variety of noises coming out of your walls, though you might not be able to normally perceive them. You might be able to hear snapping, popping, and clicking coming out of your walls once termites have moved in. 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. 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. Unfortunately, the noise pollution during the day is normally too high to be able to hear either of these sounds without the appropriate equipment. 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.
