Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details Narrative)

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details Narrative)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Franchise
Sep. 30, 2019
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2019
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Franchise
Sep. 30, 2018
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2018
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Franchise
Dec. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Franchise
Dec. 31, 2017
USD ($)
Franchise
Repurchase Agreement Counterparty [Line Items]                      
Deferred franchise fees $ 1,700       $ 1,600       $ 1,700 $ 1,600  
Revenue from franchises $ 505,985 $ 556,466 $ 523,957 $ 429,069 $ 444,623 $ 487,739 $ 480,461 $ 408,742 2,015,477 1,821,565 $ 1,673,957
Non-US [Member]                      
Repurchase Agreement Counterparty [Line Items]                      
Revenue from franchises                 $ 152,779 $ 144,449 $ 132,621
Significant Changes, Franchised Outlets in Operation | Franchise 97       86       97 86 81
Critter Control [Member]                      
Repurchase Agreement Counterparty [Line Items]                      
Significant Changes, Franchised Outlets in Operation | Franchise 84       80       84 80 89
[custom:NotesReceivableFromFranchisesNet-0] $ 900       $ 600       $ 900 $ 600  
Orkin Franchises [Member]                      
Repurchase Agreement Counterparty [Line Items]                      
Revenue from franchises                 8,700 8,800 $ 5,400
Orkin Citter Control And Australia [Member]                      
Repurchase Agreement Counterparty [Line Items]                      
Revenue from franchises                 $ 17,100 $ 14,700 $ 9,700