Pest Control & Waterproofing Insights

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

For many of us, our New Year’s resolutions include organizing, fixing, or resolving loose ends and regular problems around the house. Thompson Brothers Exterminating and Waterproofing is here to help homeowners in North Carolina and South Carolina kick off their resolutions by providing quality, professional home... read more

The New Year rings in not only a lot of optimism, but also a lot of gratefulness. Here at Thompson Brothers Exterminating and Waterproofing, we are feeling especially grateful as we celebrate our 60th anniversary of running our family-owned and family-operated business in Spartanburg. ... read more

At Thompson Brothers, we take pride in the people who work here. We know that our customers have a lot of choices for exterminating and waterproofing services, but they choose us because of our professional, courteous, clean and well-trained staff. We’re a read more

It’s the stuff of B-grade horror movies. A family happily cuts down a Christmas tree and brings it inside. They decorate it, reveling in holiday joy. Then someone notices a few bugs around the tree skirt. Soon, insects start pouring out of the tree and scatter all around the house. Horrified, the family realizes... 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