Exhibit 23 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-49308) pertaining to the Rollins, Inc. 1998 Employee Stock Incentive Plan, Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 33-47528) and Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 33-26056) both pertaining to the Rollins Retirement Account, Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 33-52355) pertaining to the Rollins, Inc. 1994 Employee Stock Incentive Plan, and Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 33-06404) pertaining to the Employee Incentive Stock Option Plan of our report dated February 24, 2003, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of Rollins, Inc. and Subsidiaries included in the Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2002. /s/ Ernst & Young LLP - ---------------------- Ernst & Young LLP Atlanta, Georgia March 17, 2003