Pest Control & Waterproofing Insights

Summer is the perfect time to get away from it all and enjoy a relaxing vacation with family and friends. Unfortunately, it can also be the perfect time for your home to experience water damage without you knowing it. Here are a few easy things you can do before you head out of town this summer to ensure that your home stays safe and dry while you’re away. read more

There’s just something about spiders that seems to make almost everyone's skin crawl. Whether it is a general distaste for them or a full-blown phobia, we can all agree we don’t want these eight-legged pests invading our homes. While most of the over 54 species found in the Carolinas aren’t poisonous, spiders of any sort inside your house are still unwelcome guests. If you’re concerned you may have a spider infestation, contact a professional exterminator to take a look. read more

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

Waterproofing your basement has obvious benefits: the process ensures your basement stays dry and free from unwanted moisture. There are several other advantages to having a watertight basement, however, that may interest you. 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

Ants are an expected nuisance during outdoor summer picnics, barefoot walks in the grass, and the accidental lawnmower-over-an-ant hill incident, but where do ants go in the winter? And why could it be a serious problem if you see ants in your home in the winter time? read more

Water damage is one of the most common and most costly disasters your home can face, and while winter time is generally free of the hurricanes and thunderstorms we see in warmer months, the colder weather brings its own set of challenges. read more

Ever stomp a cockroach in your home and feel like you've solved all your pest problems? Think again. Cockroaches are more complicated and problematic than you may realize. Check out the following unsettling cockroach facts to understand more about why you need a professional exterminating company for these unwelcome home invaders. 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