In accordance with the news published by the Associated Press on September 17, 2007 (Rollins Establishes New Franchise Abroad), Rollins Inc., a consumer services company with headquarters in Atlanta, USA, is expanding its international presence. Already this year, the company has founded new franchises in the United Arab Emirates and in Honduras. This time, Rollins has established a franchise on the territory of the Dominical Republic. Rollins acts through Western Pest Services, the Industrial Fumigant Company, and Orkin Inc. and provides consumers with extensive services in the spheres of essential pest control and protection against rodents, insects, and termite damage. The company serves about 1.7 million customers from more than 400 locations in the United States and internationally, including such countries as Canada, Mexico and Panama. The total amount of the company’s franchises is 60, 54 of which are domestic and 6 - international. Presently, shares of Rollins Inc. have fallen 42 cents and account at $25.19.Vice President of International Development and Franchising of Rollins, Tom Luczynski, has commented on the recent franchise development that the company is pleased to expand their global services by adding the Dominical Republic to their growing network.

In addition to Rollins Inc., which is considered to be a national leader in the pest control industry, there are a number of other business opportunities for smaller investors who may want to participate in a pest control business. Franchise opportunities are available with:

- Critter Control, which is offering professional wildlife management and animal control services. More information about this franchise opportunity can be found at Franchise Profile — Critter Control;

- MosquitoNix, which offers franchises as the Nation’s largest provider of outdoor insect misting systems. More information can be found at Franchise Profile — MosquitoNix Franchise Systems, Ltd.;

- Pestmaster Franchise Network, which is considered to be industry leaders in providing effective pest management services by working with the military, exercising exotic weed control, and using Integrated Pest Management techniques. Check this business opportunity at Franchise Profile — Pestmaster Franchise Network;

- Terminix, which is a pest control service with a recognizable brand, founded in 1927 and currently working in 45 US States and 14 other countries. More information about franchise opportunities with Terminix can be found at Franchise Profile — Terminix; and

- Truly Nolen of America, provides general and commercial control of termites and pests under Mouse trademark. It is also a provider of lawn care services. For more information, visit Franchise Profile — Truly Nolen of America.