ACCRUAL FOR TERMITE CONTRACTS (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

ACCRUAL FOR TERMITE CONTRACTS

Reconciliation of changes in the accrual for termite contracts

	December 31,
(in thousands)	2012			2011
Beginning balance	$	10,300		$	8,925
Current year provision		2,856			5,619
Settlements, claims, and expenditures		(4,856	)		(4,244	)
Ending balance	$	8,300		$	10,300