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ACCRUAL FOR TERMITE CONTRACTS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
ACCRUAL FOR TERMITE CONTRACTS  
Reconciliation of changes in the accrual for termite contracts

 

 
  At December 31,  
(in thousands)
  2011
  2010
 
   

Beginning balance

  $ 8,925   $ 10,000  

Current year provision

    5,619     5,816  

Settlements, claims, and expenditures

    (4,244 )   (6,891 )
       

Ending balance

  $ 10,300   $ 8,925