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

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

Remember last month and those promises you made? Did your New Year’s resolutions include goals to improve your house, save money, or make your life more organized? Winter’s cold days plus those big goals mean that now is the perfect time to spend some energy on home improvement projects. Thompson Brothers... read more

As professional exterminators, we have to learn a lot about insects and bugs, especially the kinds that live in North Carolina and South Carolina. We have learned what insects eat, where they like to nest, what they... read more

There are many things people look forward to as the temperatures drop, like fuzzy sweaters, mugs of hot chocolate, snowy mornings and holiday spirits. But another bonus of the winter season is that we all see fewer bugs. (If you’re still seeing bugs on or in your house, read about read more

Finally: the evenings are cooling down. Dew dampens the grass each morning, and you may even reach for a sweater or light jacket when you first leave the house. The leaves at the tips of trees are starting to change color, and the sky is a turning a deeper shade of blue. Fall is coming, but with it you may see some... read more

With fall approaching and the last few weeks of rain we’ve had in the Carolinas, you may be spotting more millipedes than usual. And for many people, these worm-like arthropods are the definition of creepy crawlies. Whether stretched out and crawling or curled up in tight spirals, these many-legged creatures can give... read more

Do you love summer or dread it? To some of us, summer means fun outdoor adventures, time with family, swimming, vacations, camps and more. To others, summer brings up thoughts of sunburn, poison ivy, stir-crazy kids and sweltering heat. The insect world  usually loves the heat of summer, which causes more people to... read more