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ACCRUAL FOR TERMITE CONTRACTS (Details) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | |
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Reconciliation of changes in the accrual for termite contracts | ||
| Balance at the beginning of the period | $ 8,925,000 | $ 10,000,000 |
| Current year provision | 5,619,000 | 5,816,000 |
| Settlements, claims, and expenditures | (4,244,000) | (6,891,000) |
| Balance at the end of the period | 10,300,000 | 8,925,000 |
| Accrual for termite contracts, portion included in other current liabilities | 3,700,000 | 2,700,000 |
| Accrual for termite contracts, portion included in long-term accrued liabilities | $ 6,600,000 | $ 6,200,000 |
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- Definition
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable, pertaining to current accrual cost for termite contracts reapplications, repairs and associated labor and chemicals, settlements, awards and other costs relative to termite control services. Factors that may impact future cost include termiticide life expectancy and government regulation. No definition available.
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- Definition
Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable, pertaining to noncurrent accrual cost for termite contracts reapplications, repairs and associated labor and chemicals, settlements, awards and other costs relative to termite control services. Factors that may impact future cost include termiticide life expectancy and government regulation. No definition available.
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- Definition
The carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of the combined total of loss contingency liabilities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The payments made in the period which reduced loss contingency liabilities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The charge against earnings in the period to increase loss contingency liabilities, net of any adjustments to reduce previously estimated charges. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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