Founded in 1901 by then 14-year-old Otto Orkin, Orkin has more than 100 years of experience in essential pest control services and is a leader in the pest control industry. We believe a deep knowledge of pest behavior is absolutely critical to managing them effectively. You simply cannot do what we do without understanding the science of pests and knowing why they do what they do.

Orkin employs nearly 8,000 team members in more than 400 locations and serves approximately 1.7 million residential and commercial customers. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., and specializes in protection against termite damage, rodents and insects. Orkin has locations in the United States, Canada, Central America, the Middle East, the Caribbean and Asia.

Orkin’s company mission is to be the World’s Best Pest Control Company.

Orkin is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rollins, Inc., (NYSE: ROL).

• Orkin and the Community

  Learn about Orkin’s history and the company’s commitment to public health, education and the environment. Go to Orkin and the community.

• Franchise Opportunities

  Use the power of the Orkin brand to start your own business. Go to Franchise opportunities.

• Selling Your Business

  Discover the personal and employee benefits of selling your business to Orkin. Go to Selling your business.

• Orkin Press

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• Orkin’s E-mail Newsletter

  Read about how to help prevent and control pests in and around your house throughout the year, and how an Orkin specialist can help keep pests in their place. Sign up for Orkin’s E-mail newsletter.