ACCRUAL FOR TERMITE CONTRACTS (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2018

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,	2018			2017
(in thousands)
Beginning balance	$	4,885		$	4,800
Current year provision		2,392			3,611
Settlements, claims, and expenditures		(4,058	)		(3,526	)
Ending balance	$	3,219		$	4,885