Pest Control & Waterproofing Insights

It’s that time of year again: the time when we’re eager to get outside to make our yards look beautiful, but we dread the incoming mosquitoes. Did you know, though, that a little bit of savvy gardening can actually help keep mosquitoes away from your home? ... read more

As we start termite swarming season, many people are seeing termites in or around their home. This often leads to the questions: Can I get rid of termites on my own? Do I have to hire an exterminator to get rid of... read more

Termites swarm when they leave their underground colonies to search for a new home. A swarm looks like thousands of tiny, winged bugs coming up out of the ground. read more

In the early spring, when the weather turns warm and rainy, termites emerge from their nests in a process called swarming. Though they’ll later shed their wings, at the time of swarming, they each have a set of wings. This means that, for a short time – and during the time you’ll most likely notice them entering your house – termites look a lot like flying ants. read more

All of us at Thompson Brothers are incredibly grateful to be celebrating our 59th year of serving South Carolina and Western North Carolina with pest control and waterproofing services. We extend our thanks to our clients and friends for helping us reach this milestone. ... read more

As temperatures drop and days and nights get cooler, we all tend to spend more time indoors. Unfortunately, the same goes for outdoor pests. As winter approaches, you may notice that mice, roaches, and other unwelcome pests start moving into your home. How can you keep these unwanted roommates from cozying up with... read more

The time to prevent basements from flooding is long before the storms start. Thompson Brothers offers waterproofing services for basements in new construction and established residential homes. Waterproofing your basement ensures that standing water and high moisture—caused by rains or floods—do not cause structural damage, mold or other water issues. read more

Moisture is a concern for homeowners and can cause damage to the structure of your home if not addressed. Signs of moisture may include peeling paint, musty odors, mildew, crumbling floor joists, even rotting. ... read more

South Carolina and North Carolina have had a few crazy years of weather—everything from record-setting drought to record-setting floods. Among all the other problems this weather causes, it influences the pests in and around your home. In fact, weather is one of the main factors affecting when ants might invade your... read more

Ticks love the overgrowth of bushes and trees typically found around this time of the year. And because people and pets are more likely to spend time outdoors during this season when the weather is beautiful, there is more of a chance of coming into contact with ticks. While you might think that we’ve seen the last... read more