ACCRUAL FOR TERMITE CONTRACTS (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2019

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:

ACCRUAL FOR TERMITE CONTRACTS

At December 31,	2019			2018
(in thousands)
Accrual for termite claims at beginning of year	$	3,219		$	4,885
Current year provision		3,014			2,392
Settlements, claims, and expenditures		(3,094	)		(4,058	)
Accrual for termite claims at end of year	$	3,139		$	3,219