Waltham Pest Control was founded.
Orkin began operations; Otto Orkin "The Rat Man" sold poison door-to-door.
Rollins, Inc. was founded
Rollins Stock is traded on the American Stock Exchange.
Rollins purchases Orkin Exterminating Company for $62.4 million when Rollins’ revenues were only $9 million.
Rollins moves its headquarters to Atlanta, Georgia, from Wilmington, Delaware.
Rollins begins trading on the NYSE.
The first Orkin franchise opens.
Rollins enters the Canadian market with the acquisition of PCO Services, later to be rebranded to Orkin Canada.
The Orkin International franchise begins in Mexico.
Rollins expands into the Northwest with the acquisition of Western Pest Services, the first major brand not rebranded to Orkin.
Rollins purchases The Industrial Fumigant Company (IFC) to contribute to the growth of Rollins' commercial operations.
Rollins acquires HomeTeam Pest Defense.
Rollins acquires Crane Pest Control, enhancing its commercial service capabilities in California.
Rollins acquires Trutech, a wildlife and animal removal company, which had become the largest of its kind in the southeast.
Orkin opens its first franchises in China and Africa.
Rollins enters the Australian market with the acquisition of Allpest WA.
Rollins Establishes the Rollins Employee Relief Fund, a non-profit 501c3 organization to allow employees to help coworkers through personal crisis or tragedy.
Rollins acquires Critter Control Inc., the franchiser of the nation’s leading wildlife company.
Rollins acquires Australian-based Murray Pest Control.
Rollins acquires United Kingdom-based Safeguard Pest Control and adds 17 new international franchises.
Rollins acquires Northwest Exterminating Co., Inc. based in Marietta, Georgia.
Rollins acquires the premier Kentucky-based OPC Services.
Rollins enters the Singapore market with the acquisition of Aardwolf as well as expanding its presence in the UK market.
Rollins celebrates 50 years of trading on the NYSE, making history with having the first active board members.
Rollins acquires California-based Clark Pest Control of Stockton, Inc.
Rollins acquires Adams Pest Control Pty Ltd, the largest independent pest control provider in Australia. This acquisition solidified Rollins’ national coverage in Australia.
Orkin acquires NBC Environment, their largest acquisition so far in the UK.
Rollins acquires Fox Pest Control through the HomeTeam Pest Defense Brands. Fox is the 13th largest pest management company.
Rollins acquires Saela Holdings, LLC, ranked as the 23rd largest pest management company.