ACCRUAL FOR TERMITE CONTRACTS (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2020

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,	2020			2019
(in thousands)
Accrual for termite claims at beginning of year	$	3,139		$	3,219
Current year provision		1,276			3,014
Settlements, claims, and expenditures		(1,543	)		(3,094	)
Accrual for termite claims at end of year	$	2,872		$	3,139