Thompson Brothers Blog

This year marks Thompson Brothers Exterminating and Waterproofing’s 60th year in business. That means that since 1957, our family (and yes, it’s always been a family business), has been serving the homes in and around Spartanburg, Greenville, Gaffney, Forest City, Rutherford County and Polk County. ... read more

At Thompson Brothers, we have to have a sense of humor when it comes to removing unwanted pests from homes. Here’s one story that we recently came across that we technicians can all learn from: ... read more

Though it’s not native to North Carolina or even to the U.S., our state is now home to a termite so destructive and problematic, it’s been dubbed the “super termite.” The Formosan subterranean termite (FST), formally Coptotermes formosanus Shiraki, is thought to have been brought to our part of the U.S. from... read more

Beautiful summer days and long summer nights in Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina make most families eager to spend more time in their yards – playing, picnicking, gardening and more. But these activities can quickly be ruined by mosquitos. If you’ve ever come in early from time in the yard,... read more

Most home owners know the importance of pest control. Whether you’ve had to address termite damage, been surprised by a cockroach invasion, or have learned from experience that it’s best to treat regularly before bugs get in, you probably know the benefits and reasons for quality, professional pest control and... read more

After all the rain we’ve had in the Carolinas this spring, many folks are realizing the need to waterproof their basements. If you saw any water streaming down your basement walls, condensation on the walls, puddles on the floor, or just felt like your basement felt damp after rains, then there are some real problems... read more

Spring is the busiest season for buying and selling homes. Whether you’re preparing your own home for the market or starting to look at buying a house, you likely know that there are a lot of forms, inspections and contracts that have to be completed in the process. ... read more

Despite some of those cool days we had in March, the spring season arrived surprisingly early this year, with a record-warm February in many regions. In fact, across the Southeastern U.S., including in South Carolina and North Carolina, read more

There’s no nice way to say it: termites are a big, big problem. These hungry bugs cause American homeowners and businesses several billion dollars’ worth of damages each year. And they don’t just do damage in warm months—termites are a problem all year. ... read more

If you’ve ever been creeped out by the idea of bed bugs, you’re not alone. These tiny, blood-sucking parasites are making a comeback—in fact, they’re currently the biggest problem facing the exterminating industry right now. ... read more