Exhibit 99.1                                     For Further Information Contact
                                                  Harry J. Cynkus (404) 888-2922




FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



                     ROLLINS, INC. ANNOUNCES 4 MILLION SHARE
                               REPURCHASE PROGRAM

     ATLANTA,  GEORGIA,  April 26, 2005:  Rollins,  Inc., a nationwide  consumer
services company (NYSE Ticker Symbol - ROL), announced today that as part of the
Company's  active  management of equity  capital,  its Board of Directors  today
authorized  the purchase of up to 4 million  additional  shares of the Company's
common  stock.  The  Company  plans to  repurchase  shares at times  and  prices
considered  appropriate by the Company.  The share repurchase  program announced
today is in addition to the Company's  existing  plan to repurchase  4.5 million
shares, of which 276,216 shares remain available for repurchase.

     "Rollins,  through its wholly owned  subsidiaries,  Orkin, Inc. and Western
Pest Services, has built a leading position in the pest control industry and has
excellent growth  opportunities and a healthy long-term  financial outlook.  Our
balance sheet is the strongest in our history.  This authorization enables us to
continue  the  purchase of our shares when  appropriate,  which is an  important
benefit resulting from the Company's outstanding cash generation  capabilities,"
said Gary W. Rollins, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rollins, Inc.

     Rollins,  Inc. is one of the nation's largest consumer services  companies.
Through its wholly owned  subsidiaries,  Orkin,  Inc. and Western Pest Services,
the Company  provides  essential pest control  services and  protection  against
termite damage,  rodents,  and insects to approximately 1.7 million customers in
the United States,  Canada,  and Mexico from over 400  locations.  You can learn
more about Orkin by visiting our websites at www.orkin.com and  www.rollins.com.
You can also find this and other news releases at  www.rollins.com  by accessing
the news releases button.

     Statements in this press release regarding potential repurchases of Company
common stock are forward  looking  statements  within the meaning of the Private
Securities  Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The timing and amount of future stock
repurchases  are  subject  to  a  number  of  uncertainties,   including  market
conditions,  the Company's liquidity and financial position, and applicable laws
and regulations.

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