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TRADE RECEIVABLES

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2018

5. TRADE RECEIVABLES

The allowance for doubtful accounts is principally calculated based on the application of estimated loss percentages to delinquency aging totals, based on contractual terms, for the various categories of receivables. Bad debt write-offs occur according to Company policies that are specific to pest control, commercial and termite accounts.

December 31,	2018			2017
(in thousands)
Gross trade receivables	$	117,301		$	109,616
Allowance for doubtful accounts		(13,285	)		(11,814	)
Net trade receivables	$	104,016		$	97,802

At any given time, the Company may have immaterial amounts due from related parties, which are invoiced and settled on a regular basis.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for claims held for amounts due a entity, excluding financing receivables. Examples include, but are not limited to, trade accounts receivables, notes receivables, loans receivables. Includes disclosure for allowance for credit losses.

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