SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details Narrative)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013 item	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Minimum number of locations from where customized services are provided by Orkin, LLC	400
Revenue from smaller wholly-owned subsidiaries as percentage of total revenue, maximum	5.00%
Number of reportable business segments	1
Principles of Consolidation
Maximum ownership interest (as a percent)	50.00%
Revenue Recognition
Initial contract term for pest control customers	1 year
Number of deliverables	2
Revenues from foreign operations as percentage of total revenue	8.00%	8.00%	8.00%

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