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. 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. For all matters related to termites in Mount Pleasant, call our team on (07) 3356 8801.
Termites undergo an 'incomplete metamorphosis' over the course of three distinct stages. Ranging in colour from white to light brown, translucent eggs are the starting point for a termite's life cycle. Despite their tiny size, these eggs can be seen by the naked eye. 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. Despite the fact that they transition from infancy to adulthood, termites are considered to undergo an incomplete metamorphosis.
Do Termites Eat Plasterboard?
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. 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. If you're experiencing issues with termites in Mount Pleasant, you can reach out to our team on (07) 3356 8801.
If a material is made of cellulose, then termites will happily eat it. It's common for construction companies to use plasterboard, a material termites are all too happy to eat, to build the walls inside your home. Even though there is no cellulose in the plaster panels themselves, to make drywall, those panels are wrapped in paper, which does contain the substance. 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. When termites find themselves within your home, your plasterboard and the cellulose it contains may present an enticing meal.
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. When termites in Mount Pleasant become a problem for you, call our team on (07) 3356 8801 to deal with it appropriately.
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. Wood fibres quietly pop and snap as they're torn apart, which may occur when termites are actively feasting on wood, or anytime thereafter. Additionally, you might also be able to distinguish the noise of termites communicating to each other through clicking, but it is also quite difficult to make out these sounds. 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. Despite being silent to most ears, our professional team can track termites in your home by the noise they make.
