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Local pest control experts offer advice on how to squash summertime insect problems Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 12:01AMThink like a bug. That is the advice that pest-control expert Adam Witt offers to homeowners looking to solve insect problems this summer.
Survey: Bedbugs bug Cincinnati residents Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 3:47PMCINCINNATI, July 5 (UPI) -- Cincinnati's dubious distinction as a hotbed of bedbugs appears to be supported by data from a new survey from the city's health department.
How to prevent expensive pest attacks Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 7:02AMFeel more energetic in summertime? So do common house pests. Some, like stinkbugs, are merely gross; others, such as wasps and roaches, pose health risks. And then there are carpenter ants and termites, which can cause thousands of dollars of damage to your property.
Bedbugs invade Virginia, what can you do to fight them off? Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 10:17PMRICHMOND, VA (WTVR)- Dobedbugs make your skin crawl? The tiny insect has become a huge problem for thousands of homeowners and businesses in Virginia.
Lake Havasu Todays News Herald Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 12:53AM(ARA) - When you're on vacation, you may pick up items that remind you of your trip, like a T-shirt or postcards. However, be mindful that you don't bring home unwanted souvenirs -- bed bugs.
New White Paper Helps Businesses Prepare for Bed Bugs Wednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 10:13AMA quick online search for "bed bugs" reveals nearly 800 news stories in the past month alone, and Google search volume on bed bugs is up 450 percent in the past six years. With bed bugs continuing to sweep the news, Atlanta-based pest control giant Rollins Inc. has released a new white paper to help businesses separate the facts from the hype and understand how they can prepare in advance for a ...
Profile: Alger Middle School Principal Reedell Holmes Sunday, June 5, 2011 @ 4:37AMGRAND RAPIDS — Reedell Holmes confronted three students lingering in the hall after the bell rang. “Why aren’t you in your classrooms? Where are your hall passes?” he demanded.
Don't let uninvited guests ruin your outdoor summer plans Tuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 1:27AM(ARA) - Many people look forward to the start of summer because it brings the chance to host barbecues and enjoy time outdoors. Unfortunately, people aren't the only ones looking forward to the season.
Is Ecolab the Perfect Stock? Friday, May 27, 2011 @ 11:01AMFinding companies that have all the right stuff can produce winners.
Orkin's Top 50 Bed Bug Cities Thursday, May 26, 2011 @ 6:13AMOrkin, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rollins Inc. , is now treating bed bugs in all 50 states. The following cities are ranked in order of the number of bed bug treatments Orkin performed from January â April 2011.
Mosquitoes Expected To Surge After Spring Rains Friday, May 20, 2011 @ 11:33AMThose spring showers we've been getting could lead to another problem besides flooding -- mosquitoes, and lots of them this summer.
Orkin man helps family escape fire Wednesday, May 18, 2011 @ 7:41AMOrkin man helps family escape fire
Orkin man spots south Columbus house fire, alerts sleeping family Tuesday, May 17, 2011 @ 9:10PMSomething seemed strange about the roaring house fire that Jeffrey Dancy encountered Tuesday morning while making his extermination rounds in south Columbus.
Orkin man helps family escape house fire Tuesday, May 17, 2011 @ 6:53PMAuthorities say an Orkin pest control manager is credited with helping to save lives when he saw fire slicing through the roof of a Georgia home.
Orkin man spots house fire, alerts sleeping family in time Tuesday, May 17, 2011 @ 4:54PMSomething seemed strange about the roaring house fire that Jeffrey Dancy encountered Tuesday morning while making his extermination rounds in south Columbus.
Dogs have a nose for bedbug detection Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 4:45AMDogs have long been used to sniff out drugs, bombs and criminals on the lam.
Rollins Inc. Collaborates with the University of Kentucky on Fundamental Bed Bug Research Study Wednesday, May 11, 2011 @ 9:33AMRollins Inc., a nationwide consumer services company , today announced a major partnership with the University of Kentucky to conduct extensive bed bug research. Through the collaboration, Rollins will donate approximately $200,000 for a multi-year study on bed bug biology, behavior and control aspects, which researchers hope will result in enhanced treatment and prevention methods.
Rollins Inc. to Participate in the Barclays Capital Global Services Conference Wednesday, May 4, 2011 @ 3:30PMRollins, Inc. announced today that the company will participate in the Barclays Capital Global Services Conference, to be held May 11-12, 2011 at The Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts.
Chamber news Wednesday, May 4, 2011 @ 3:16PMThe Alabama Gulf Coast Area Chamber of Commerce Catch the Island Spirit Committee presented its April award to Candice Hughes Carraway with the city of Gulf Shores. Carraway works with the Adult Activity Center and the Erie Meyer Center,...
Don't let uninvited guests ruin your outdoor summer plans Monday, May 2, 2011 @ 1:25AM(ARA) - Many people look forward to the start of summer because it brings the chance to host barbecues and enjoy time outdoors. Unfortunately, people aren't the only ones looking forward to the season.
Rollins, Inc. Declares Dividend Tuesday, April 26, 2011 @ 3:30PMRollins, Inc., a nationwide consumer services company , announced that the Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of Â $0.07 per share payable June 10, 2011 to stockholders of record at the close of business May 10, 2011.
Cheers & Jeers for Sunday, April 24 Saturday, April 23, 2011 @ 11:29PMCheers to Maxie's Grill and Tap Room in Pinehurst. It's fabulous! The food is awesome! Thanks for making my birthday so special! Love, Mom. Cheers to Mr. Robert Martin of Orkin Pest Control. Mr. Martin came in and resolved a problem I had been trying to resolve for years.
Delta Droppings: Rat Waste Found on Plane Wednesday, April 20, 2011 @ 7:15PMThe Food and Drug Administration sent a warning letter on April 13 to Delta Airlines CEO Richard Anderson citing violations of rat waste found during an inspection.
Nuclear problems in Japan could send additional business to Shaw Group Friday, April 15, 2011 @ 4:29PMShaw Group was one of 35 firms to present at Burkenroad Conference
Dollar General closed due to rodent problem Thursday, April 14, 2011 @ 9:55PMOne local business seems to have a continuing problem of rodent infestation.
Rollins, Inc. Schedules Date for Release of First Quarter 2011 Results Wednesday, April 13, 2011 @ 3:30PMRollins, Inc. , a premier North American consumer and commercial services company, today announced that it will release its First Quarter 2011 financial results for the period ended March 31, 2011 on Wednesday, April 27, 2011. Â In conjunction with its release, the Company will host a conference call to review the Company's financial and operating results on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.
Iowa cities rank in top 50 for bed bug problems Monday, April 11, 2011 @ 11:17PMSeveral Iowa communities are experiencing problems with bed bugs. Experts offer advice on treatment and prevention.
Rollins, Inc. to Participate in the 15th Annual Burkenroad Reports Investment Conference Friday, April 8, 2011 @ 3:30PMRollins, Inc. announced today that the company will participate in the 15th Annual Burkenroad Reports Investment Conference, to be held Friday, April 15, 2011 at The New Orleans Sheraton Hotel in New Orleans, LA. Â Â
Rollins, Inc. Announces 256K Share Repurchases in the First Quarter 2011 Saturday, April 2, 2011 @ 6:54AMATLANTA -- Rollins, Inc., a premier North American consumer and commercial services company (NYSE: R...
Rollins, Inc. Announces Share Repurchases in the First Quarter 2011 Friday, April 1, 2011 @ 3:30PMRollins, Inc., a premier North American consumer and commercial services company , announced today share repurchases for the first quarter of 2011 totaling 256,284 shares of its $1 par value common stock at a weighted average price of $18.90 per share.
NYC landlords facing harsher bedbug penalties Tuesday, March 29, 2011 @ 5:02PMDespite the itchy rise to prominence of bedbugs around New York City, officials have long been limited in what they could do to get negligent landlords to address the spread of the minuscule critters. On Tuesday, city officials announced a policy change that could leave landlords facing harsher penalties.
NYC landlords facing harsher bedbug penalties Tuesday, March 29, 2011 @ 4:42PMAssociated PressThis undated file photo provided by Orkin LLC shows bed bugs crawling along a mattress.NEW YORK -- New York City officials have long been limited in what they could do to get negligent landlords to address the spread of...
Local business trains bed-bug-sniffing dogs Tuesday, March 22, 2011 @ 10:40AMBREA - Bed bugs are turning up more than ever, and sniffing out the parasites is becoming big business.Officials at the Orange County Vector Control District - which deals with insects and rodents that impact public health - say bed-bug infestation has become an increasing problem in Orange...
Chattanooga Zoo At Warner Park Special Inspection Monday, March 21, 2011 @ 2:32PM{articledate}
Spring is Here and So Are Termites Monday, March 21, 2011 @ 8:03AMMarch 20 marks the first day of spring, bringing warmer temperatures and sporadic rain showers to the Southeast. Whether gardening, spring cleaning or playing outdoors, people are livelier with the change in weather, and they aren't the only ones.
Orkin Establishes First Franchise in China Saturday, March 19, 2011 @ 11:28PMPest Control Leader Opens First Chinese Franchise ATLANTA - Rollins, Inc., a nationwide consumer ser...
Rollins Inc. to Participate in the 13th Annual Credit Suisse Global Services Conference Monday, March 7, 2011 @ 3:30PMRollins, Inc. announced today that the company will participate in the 13th Annual Credit Suisse Global Services Conference, to be held Monday, March 14, 2011 at The Phoenician in Phoenix, AZ. Â
CleanBrands and Orkin Announce Partnership to Provide Enhanced Protection Against Bed Bugs Monday, March 7, 2011 @ 7:30AMCleanBrands, a trusted leader in mattress, box spring and pillow protection, has teamed up with national pest control leader Orkin to take bed bug protection for homeowners to the next level.
Orkin to roll out new marketing campaign with giant rats, termites Friday, March 4, 2011 @ 11:22AMOrkin to roll out new marketing campaign with giant rats, termites
Bug Bedlam! Denver's bedbug infestation one of the worst in the U.S. Wednesday, March 2, 2011 @ 12:49PMSandy McDonald is 48 years old, a former hospital phlebotomist now receiving disability due to a herniated disc at the base of her skull. Until recently, she and the youngest of her three daughters, who's seventeen, lived in a garden-level two-bedroom apartment in the Montclair neighborhood. From...
Rollins Inc. Announces Executive Promotion Tuesday, February 22, 2011 @ 10:20AMRollins Inc., a nationwide consumer services company , announced today the promotion of Rob Crigler to vice president of global digital strategy and integrated marketing. Crigler manages Orkin's paid and organic search, Internet yellow pages, online media, social media and web development as well as traditional print yellow page programs.
Terrier drafted into bed bug war Friday, February 18, 2011 @ 6:02AMFrankie, a one-year-old Jack Russell terrier, joined Orkin pest control specialist Sonal Hache in the battle against bed bugs.
Rollins Inc. to Participate in the 2011 Robert T. Baird Business Solutions Conference Thursday, February 17, 2011 @ 3:30PMRollins, Inc. announced today that the company will participate in the 2011 Robert T. Baird Business Solutions Conference, to be held February 23-24, 2011 at the Four Seasons Hotel inÂ Boston,Â Massachusetts.
Orkin Names Warneke Division Technical Services Manager Wednesday, February 16, 2011 @ 11:33AMAtlanta-based pest control leader Orkin recently added James Warneke as its Southeast Division technical services manager. Warneke will work directly with Orkin's Southeast division branches to provide professional technical expertise and training on customer service and pest treatment approaches.
Zacks Investment Ideas Feature Highlights: Pegasystems, Inter Parfums, Rollins and Credit Acceptance Wednesday, February 9, 2011 @ 8:30AMToday, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Features: Pegasystems Inc. , Inter Parfums Inc. , Rollins Inc. and Credit Acceptance Corp. .
Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Pegasystems, Inter Parfums, Rollins and Credit Acceptance Wednesday, February 9, 2011 @ 5:20AMZacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Pegasystems, Inter Parfums, Rollins and Credit Acceptance
4 Stocks with Large Insider Ownership Tuesday, February 8, 2011 @ 12:00AMWhen it comes to running a business, nobody cares like an owner.
Orkin Launches Bug Battle iPhone Application Feb. 1 Tuesday, February 1, 2011 @ 10:06AMAtlanta-based pest control leader, Orkin, today announced the launch of its new, free iPhone application, Bug Battle. The game allows users to swat flies, pinch termites and squish cockroaches or ants.
Rollins, Inc. Increases Dividend by 16.7 Percent Tuesday, January 25, 2011 @ 3:30PMRollins, Inc., a nationwide consumer services company , announced that the Board of Directors approved a 16.7% increase in the Company's quarterly dividend. The increased regular quarterly dividend of $0.07 per share will be payable March 10, 2011 to stockholders of record at the close of business February 10, 2011. Â This marks the ninth consecutive year the Board has increased its dividend a ...
America's most bed bug-infested cities Tuesday, January 25, 2011 @ 2:43PMTravelers beware! Every region of the country has been besieged, with bed bugs hitchhiking rides in handbags, the folds of clothes, luggage, planes, trains, cars -- even ambulances.