Thompson Brothers Blog

Spray foam insulation has become a widely-used way for homeowners to cut back on their energy usage and utility costs. Unfortunately, using this spray foam insulation in areas like your home’s crawl space can hide leaks or water damage and can also prevent professionals from conducting proper termite inspections. There are several factors you should consider before adding spray foam insulation to your home and issues to look out for if you already have it. read more

Spring is just around the corner, and for many of us, this means blooming flowers, warmer temperatures, and longer, sunnier days. Unfortunately, spring also means the beginning of peak pest season, and for termites, spring provides the perfect weather for them to swarm, multiply, and potentially cause damage to your home. read more

The most effective way to keep your home bug-free is to hire a professional exterminator company to apply regular preventative pest treatments, but you may be wondering: are the chemicals in pest control spray safe? read more

At Thompson Brothers Exterminating in Spartanburg, we're often asked if termites have a dormant period in winter. In this blog, we’ll share some surprising facts about termites' active seasons in South Carolina. read more

Termites can wreak havoc on your home. At Thompson Brothers, we’re experts in termite damage repair. Know the signs of these destructive bugs before problems arise. read more

An annual termite inspection is one of the most important steps you can take to keep your home or property safe from structural damage. read more

When you choose Thompson Brothers, you can count on us to work hard to deliver on our promise. 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

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

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