Yearly Archives: 2012

Bed Bugs – The Unwanted Holiday Travel Guest

Check for bed bugs when you get to your holiday destination and return home Atlanta-based pest control leader Orkin reminds holiday travelers to look out for bed bugs because they can be a threat to you and your home, whether … Continue reading →

Fly Control for Commercial Sector

Capable of carrying billions of germs, flies are more than just a nuisance – they’re a threat to businesses. Atlanta-based pest control giant Rollins Inc. (NYSE: ROL) has released a new white paper to help businesses educate and train their … Continue reading →

2012 Integrated Pest Management Excellence for Health Care Providers

Two health care organizations were named 2012 Gold Medal™ IPM Partner Award winners by Orkin, The IPM Institute of North America and the Association for the Healthcare Environment (AHE) for their outstanding commitment to Integrated Pest Management (IPM) partnerships. “We … Continue reading →

Three Food Facilities Honored for Integrated Pest Management Excellence

Three food facilities were named 2012 Gold Medal™ IPM Partner Award winners by Orkin, The IPM Institute of North America and NSF International for their outstanding commitment to Integrated Pest Management (IPM) partnerships. IPM is an environmentally friendly pest management … Continue reading →

Orkin Announces Replacement for Ford Ranger

Rollins chooses the Toyota Tacoma Rollins Inc., a nationwide consumer services company (NYSE: ROL), announced today that the company has chosen the Toyota Tacoma to replace its fleet of Ford Rangers. “We researched every small truck on the market,” said … Continue reading →

Orkin Acquires Tri-County Pest Control South

Atlanta-based pest control leader Orkin, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rollins Inc (NYSE: ROL), recently expanded its customer and employee base in Florida with the acquisition of Tri-County Pest Control South. Maria and Charles Baker started Tri-County Pest Control South, Inc. … Continue reading →

Orkin’s Top 5 Mosquito FAQs

The Who, What, Where, When and Why of Mosquitoes and West Nile Virus West Nile Virus is at the forefront of people’s minds lately, so the experts at Orkin, a wholly owned subsidiary of Rollins Inc. (NYSE: ROL), have developed … Continue reading →

Orkin Establishes First Franchise in South America

Pest control leader expands to the Republic of Chile Rollins Inc., a nationwide consumer services company (NYSE: ROL), announced today that the company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Orkin, has established its 22nd international franchise in Santiago, Chile, the first South … Continue reading →

Orkin’s Top 10 Back to School Checklist

Proper precautions can help ensure pest-free living quarters Back to school season is upon us, and if you are not careful, you may unknowingly invite pests into your new home, or transport pests from your parents’ or friends’ homes. Anything … Continue reading →

United States’ Best Wins 2014 IPM Partner Awards

Moffitt Cancer Center Honored for Integrated Pest Management Excellence Moffitt Cancer Center, a not-for-profit National Cancer Institute-designated cancer hospital in Tampa, Fla., was named the 2014 IPM Partner Awards healthcare winner by Orkin, The IPM Institute of North America and … Continue reading →

Protect Your Pets from Fleas, Ticks and Mosquitoes This Summer

Significant spike in pet-related pest activity could lead to disease in family pets Orkin, a wholly owned subsidiary of Rollins Inc. (NYSE: ROL), warns pet owners to check their four-legged friends for fleas, ticks and mosquito bites. Pets will spend … Continue reading →

Orkin Establishes Franchise in Mexico City

Pest control leader expands to Mexico Rollins Inc., a nationwide consumer services company (NYSE: ROL), announced today that the company, through its wholly owned subsidiary Orkin, has established an international franchise in Mexico City. This marks the company’s 19th international … Continue reading →

Orkin Establishes Franchise in Hainan Island

Pest control leader opens second franchise in China Rollins Inc., a nationwide consumer services company (NYSE: ROL), announced today that the company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Orkin, has established an international franchise in Hainan Island in the People’s Republic of … Continue reading →

Several Spring Break Destinations on Orkin’s Top 50 Bed Bug Cities List

Orkin, a wholly owned subsidiary of Rollins Inc. (NYSE: ROL), today announced its top 50 bed bug cities for 2011, and several of them are popular spring break destinations. Last year, Orkin’s parent company, Rollins, which operates seven pest control … Continue reading →

Unseasonably Warm Weather Could Mean Busy Spring Pest Season

According to Atlanta-based pest control leader Orkin, the above-average winter temperatures could mean that pests will come out earlier than usual and in greater numbers. “The mild winter weather could have a ripple effect on pest activity,” said Jim Warneke, … Continue reading →

Rollins Inc. Announces Executive Promotion

Rollins Inc., a nationwide consumer services company (NYSE: ROL), announced today that it promoted Gwyn Rollins to assistant vice president of application development, effective Dec. 12, 2011. Rollins is responsible for managing all external vendor software development relationships and managing … Continue reading →

Orkin Acquires Craig Thomas Pest Control Company

Atlanta-based pest control leader Orkin, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rollins Inc (NYSE: ROL), recently expanded its employee base and service area in Hyde Park, N.Y., with the acquisition of Craig Thomas Pest Control, Inc. Craig and his wife, Michelle, will … Continue reading →

Orkin Pro Named PCT Magazine’s Termite Pro of the Year

Pest Control Technology Magazine selected Orkin termite Pro Rick Gaudreault as its 2011 Termite Pro of the Year. PCT will profile Gaudreault in an upcoming issue of the magazine, and he will be honored during a special ceremony at the … Continue reading →

Baumann Promoted to Vice President of Training and Technical Services

Rollins Inc. announces executive promotion Rollins Inc., a nationwide consumer services company (NYSE: ROL), announced today that it is promoting Greg Baumann to vice president of training and technical services effective Feb. 1. Baumann will replace David Lamb, vice president … Continue reading →

Orkin’s Fight the Bite Campaign

Orkin’s Fight the Bite campaign raises $244,500 to send bed nets to Africa; Orkin has raised more than $820,000 since 2008 Atlanta-based pest control leader Orkin raised $244,500 in 2011 to donate to the United Nations Foundation’s Nothing But Nets … Continue reading →