ACCRUAL FOR TERMITE CONTRACTS

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Loss Contingency [Abstract]

ACCRUAL FOR TERMITE CONTRACTS

11.  ACCRUAL FOR TERMITE CONTRACTS

In accordance with FASB ASC Topic 450 “Contingencies,” the Company maintains an accrual for termite claims representing the estimated costs of reapplications, repairs and associated labor and chemicals, settlements, awards and other costs relative to termite control services. Factors that may impact future cost include termiticide life expectancy and government regulation.

A reconciliation of changes in the accrual for termite contracts is as follows:

For the years ended December 31,	2013			2012
(in thousands)
Beginning balance	$	8,300		$	10,300
Current year provision		2,128			2,856
Settlements, claims, and expenditures		(3,353	)		(4,856	)
Ending balance	$	7,075		$	8,300

The accrual for termite contracts is included in other current liabilities, $2.5 million and $3.3 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively and long-term accrued liabilities, $4.6 million and $5.0 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively on the Company’s consolidated statements of financial position.