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ATLANTA, May 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether your Memorial Day weekend plans include a picnic in the park, a backyard barbeque, or lakeside leisure, pests are sure to attend. According to Atlanta-based pest control leader Orkin, effective pest control starts with understanding pest behavior. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100525/CL09783 ) "Memorial Day unofficially kicks off the outdoor season and - in many areas like the Southeast - peak pest season," says Ron Harrison, Ph.D.,...
ATLANTA, April 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2009-2010 winter, which dropped record amounts of snow and rain on many parts of the country, is one of the wettest winters on record. Now, unseasonably warm April weather is breaking high temperature records with the mercury reaching into the eighties. With a wet winter melting into a warm spring, an intense mosquito season could be in the forecast. Mosquitoes can become active in early spring, but high temperatures in June, July and August typically...
ATLANTA, April 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Rollins, Inc. (NYSE: ROL), a premier North American consumer and commercial services company, today announced that it will release its First quarter financial results for the period ended March 31, 2010 on Wednesday, April 28, 2010. In conjunction with its release, the Company will host a conference call to review the Company's financial and operating results on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Individuals wishing to...
ATLANTA, April 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Rollins, Inc., a premier North American consumer and commercial services company (NYSE: ROL), announced today share repurchases for the first quarter of 2010 totaling 130,100 shares of its $1 par value common stock at a weighted average price of $19.23 per share. In total, 2,821,491 additional shares may be purchased under previously approved programs by the Board of Directors. The program does not have an expiration date. Rollins, Inc. is a...
ATLANTA, March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite the wintry mix recently blanketing parts of the country, the Southeast is seeing the first signs of spring: slightly warmer weather and termite swarms. As temperature changes prompt most people to prepare for the balmy months ahead, pests also begin stirring. In fact, Orkin branches in Georgia and Florida reported subterranean termite swarms in late February, marking the onset of pre-spring pest activity in the South. (Photo:...
ATLANTA, Feb. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Rollins, Inc. (NYSE: ROL) announced today that the company will participate in the 12th Annual Credit Suisse Global Services Conference, to be held Monday, February 22, 2010 at the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, Phoenix, AZ. Harry Cynkus, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer will make a presentation on Monday, February 22, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. The presentation will provide a corporate overview, highlight the services Rollins...
ATLANTA, Feb. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Rollins, Inc., a nationwide consumer services company (NYSE: ROL), announced today that the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Orkin, has established a new international franchise in Ireland. This franchise is Orkin's first in Ireland and the company's 15th international franchise worldwide. "Because of Ireland's temperate climate and large amount of rainfall, the country has pest issues that include rodents and a number of insects," said...
ATLANTA, Jan. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Rollins, Inc. (NYSE: ROL), a premier North American consumer and commercial services company, today reported unaudited financial results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009. The Company recorded fourth quarter revenues of $259.6 million, an increase of 4.6% over the prior year's fourth quarter revenue of $248.1 million. Net income increased 59.0% to $20.0 million or $0.20 per diluted share for the fourth quarter ended December...
ATLANTA, Jan. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Rollins, Inc., a nationwide consumer services company (NYSE: ROL), announced that the Board of Directors approved a 28.6% increase in the Company's quarterly dividend. The increased regular quarterly dividend of $0.09 per share will be payable March 10, 2010 to stockholders of record at the close of business February 10, 2010. This marks the eighth consecutive year the Board has increased its dividend a minimum of 12% or greater. Rollins, Inc. is...
ATLANTA, Jan. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Rollins, Inc., a nationwide consumer services company (NYSE: ROL), announced today that the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Orkin, has established a new international franchise in Jamaica. This franchise is Orkin's first in Jamaica and the company's 14th international franchise worldwide. "Tropical climates and the related pest pressures create an increased need for quality pest control services," said Tom Luczynski, Orkin vice...
