Rollins, Inc. Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

BUSINESS COMBINATIONS (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite lived intangible assets fair value	$ 157,014
Internet domains
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Infinite lived intangible assets fair value	2,227
Customer contracts
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite lived intangible assets fair value	124,594
Customer contracts \| Maximum
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite lived intangible assets useful life	12 years 6 months
Customer contracts \| Minimum
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite lived intangible assets useful life	3 years
Non-compete agreements
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite lived intangible assets fair value	7,892
Non-compete agreements \| Maximum
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite lived intangible assets useful life	20 years
Non-compete agreements \| Minimum
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite lived intangible assets useful life	3 years
Trademarks and tradenames
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite lived intangible assets fair value	18,341
Trademarks and tradenames \| Maximum
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite lived intangible assets useful life	20 years
Trademarks and tradenames \| Minimum
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite lived intangible assets useful life	0 years
Patents
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Finite lived intangible assets fair value	$ 3,960
Finite lived intangible assets useful life	15 years