Do Termites Go Through Different Stages In Their Life Cycle?
Just as many other creatures, infancy marks the beginning of a termites life cycle, before slowly growing into adults. Sadly, not many people know the life cycle of a termite, however, as it is not common knowledge. Thanks to the expertise of our team, Conquer Termites Northside can help you understand exactly how termites grow from infants to adults. Call us on (07) 3356 8801 to solve any problems you have with termites in Wamuran Basin.
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. 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.
Is Plasterboard A Viable Food Source For Termites?
If you're asked to think of what termites might eat in your home, your first thought might be anything directly made of wood. Not many people know what else termites might eat, though, such as the plasterboard their walls are made of. Luckily, answering that question is no challenge for Conquer Termites Northside and our termite experts. Call us on (07) 3356 8801 for help with all termites in Wamuran Basin.
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. 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.
Will Walls Stop You From Hearing Termites?
Sometimes, homes make noises on their own, and that can already unnerve a lot of homeowners, but the possibility that termites may be making that noise isn't a welcome revelation. Fortunately, if you think you might be able to hear termites crawling around your home, then Conquer Termites Northside can help. Don't let termites in Wamuran Basin bother you; call us on (07) 3356 8801 today.
Even though you might not normally be able to hear it, termite activity will result in lots of noise coming from your walls. 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. 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.
