ACCRUAL FOR TERMITE CONTRACTS (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Reconciliation of changes in the accrual for termite contracts

A reconciliation of changes in the accrual for termite contracts is as follows:

For the years ended December 31,	2017			2016
(in thousands)
Beginning balance	$	4,800		$	5,085
Current year provision	3,611			3,190
Settlements, claims, and expenditures	(3,526		)	(3,475		)
Ending balance	$	4,885		$	4,800