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HomeTeam Pest Defense Recognized as 2023 National Preferred Partner

DALLAS, June 2023 /PRNewswire/ — HomeTeam Pest Defense, a Rollins, Inc. company, is honored to be recognized by David Weekley Homes as a National Preferred Partner, once again. One of the nation’s largest privately held home builders, David Weekley Homes, announced the winners of its 19th annual National Preferred Partner Survey. The award recognizes field […]

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HomeTeam Pest Defense Acquires Fox Pest Control

DALLAS, April 6, 2023 — HomeTeam Pest Defense, a Rollins, Inc. company, is proud to announce it will partner with Fox Pest Control. Rollins, Inc. (NYSE: ROL) (“Rollins”), a premier global consumer and commercial services company, acquired FPC Holdings, LLC (“Fox Pest Control” or the “Company”). Fox Pest Control employs more than 1,300 associates and […]

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HomeTeam Pest Defense Recognized as 2022 National Preferred Partner

DALLAS, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — HomeTeam Pest Defense, a Rollins, Inc. company, is proud to announce it has been recognized by David Weekley Homes as a National Preferred Partner for the tenth time. David Weekley Homes, one of the nation’s largest privately held home builders, is pleased to announce the winners of its 18th […]

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HomeTeam Pest Defense Completes its 1.5 Millionth Installation of the Taexx In-Wall Networked Pest Control System

DALLAS, TX, September 28, 2021 – More than 1,000 builders of new homes have partnered with HomeTeam Pest Defense, the third largest residential pest control company in the U.S., to install the Taexx® built-in pest control system in 1.5 million new homes. Taexx creates a virtual barrier inside the walls of a home to strike pests […]

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HomeTeam Pest Defense Recognized as National Preferred Partner

DALLAS, July 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — HomeTeam Pest Defense, a Rollins, Inc. company, is proud to announce it again has been recognized by David Weekley Homes as a National Preferred Partner for the ninth year. David Weekley Homes, one of the nation’s largest privately held home builders, is pleased to announce the winners of its […]

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IDENTIFICATION OF ESSENTIAL CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE WORKERS – COVID-19

As a global brand, our number one priority at Rollins Inc. is to protect the areas where our employees and customers live, work and play. We are actively monitoring and following the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) as it relates to the novel coronavirus […]

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A message from HomeTeam Pest Defense regarding COVID-19

HomeTeam Pest Defense is closely monitoring the current coronavirus situation and we want to assure you that we are keenly focused on our customers’ and employees’ safety.  In addition to following the guidance of the World Health Organization and CDC, we are taking numerous precautions. At HomeTeam, we created the 6-Point Advantage years ago to […]

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HOMETEAM PEST DEFENSE WINS VENDOR OF THE YEAR FOR A THIRD TIME

DALLAS, August 14, 2018— HomeTeam Pest Defense, a Rollins, Inc. company, is proud to announce it once again received the Vendor of the Year award from valued homebuilding partner, Arthur Rutenberg Homes, Inc. Each year, Arthur Rutenberg Homes (ARH) surveys their franchises to determine how well its vendor partners support the builder by providing quality […]

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HomeTeam Pest Defense Wins “Partners of Choice” “A” Quality Award For Seventh Time

DALLAS, June 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — HomeTeam Pest Defense, a Rollins, Inc. company, is proud to announce it again received the highly coveted “Partners of Choice” Quality Award from David Weekley Homes for the seventh time in eight years. David Weekley Homes is the largest privately held builder in the country and implemented its rigorous […]

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Taexx Now In One Million Homes

It’s an exciting time at HomeTeam as we celebrate one million installations of Taexx, our built-in pest control system, with our more than 1,000 homebuilder partners nationwide. How Taexx works Taexx is the original Tubes in the Wall® system to help keep new homes free of common household pests by targeting bugs where they live, […]

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HOMETEAM PEST DEFENSE RECEIVES NATIONALLY ACCLAIMED “PARTNERS OF CHOICE AWARD” FROM DAVID WEEKLEY HOMES

DALLAS, August 1, 2016 – HomeTeam Pest Defense announced today that the company received David Weekley Homes’ “Partners of Choice” award for the sixth consecutive year. HomeTeam is only one of three suppliers to achieve David Weekley’s “A” award for quality. For more than 13 years, David Weekley Homes has evaluated their business partners’ performance […]

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The Facts about Zika Virus and How to Protect Yourself

As the winter season fades into spring, a familiar foe will reemerge and once again pester us at BBQ’s, camping trips and soccer games alike. These persistent buggers we know as mosquitoes have become infamous for much more than just itchy bites; the list of transmittable diseases associated with them has evolved once again. In […]

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Proudly Protecting Homes for the Last Two Decades

Since 1996 HomeTeam Pest Defense has been dedicated to helping our customers protect their homes from household pests, subterranean termites, rodents, mosquitoes, fires ants, and bed bugs. This is a big year for us as 2016 marks our 20th anniversary. Over the last two decades, our expanding customer base helped us grow into the 3rd […]

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HOMETEAM PEST DEFENSE EARNS “PARTNERS OF CHOICE” AWARD FOR FIFTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR

Dallas, TX – August 3, 2015 – For the fifth consecutive year, HomeTeam Pest Defense was awarded the highly respected David Weekley Homes “Partners of Choice” award. HomeTeam is one of the nation’s top ranked pest control companies, and is one of only eight companies to achieve an “A” quality rating and the only pest […]

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Women’s Leadership Council Empowers HomeTeam Employees Through Scholarship

HomeTeam Pest Defense is empowering women and all employees to grow through its Women’s Leadership Council. The mission of the council is to encourage hiring, support and development of women at every level to enhance diversity throughout HomeTeam. The council acts as a liaison for women in the workplace, and it’s members represent a broad […]

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HOMETEAM RECEIVES ARTHUR RUTENBERG HOMES – VENDOR OF THE YEAR HONORS

Clearwater, FL – August 11, 2014– The 23rd annual Arthur Rutenberg Homes Pride In Partnership awards dinner was held June 18th at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort on Clearwater Beach. Awards were presented to ARH franchisees and vendor partners who exhibited noteworthy performances during the past year. Mark Refosco, Franchisee and Adam Merrill, Building Company […]

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HomeTeam Pest Defense Earns “Partners of Choice” Award

Dallas, TX – August 4, 2014 – HomeTeam Pest Defense, the nation’s top ranked pest control company for home builders, has earned the nationally acclaimed “Partners of Choice” award for the fourth consecutive year. The “A” rating for quality was presented by prominent builder David Weekley Homes and recognizes outstanding supplier performance. HomeTeam is the only pest management company to ever receive this well-respected industry award and one of eight companies to earn an “A” quality rating this year.

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HomeTeam Pest Defense Opens New Branch in Temple, Texas

Dallas, TX – August 1, 2014 – HomeTeam Pest Defense, the nation’s third largest residential pest management company in the U.S., and the largest working with homebuilders, is opening a new branch in Temple, Texas.

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HomeTeam Pest Defense Earns “Partners of Choice” Award

Dallas, TX – July 29, 2013 – Dallas-based pest control leader HomeTeam Pest Defense received, for the third consecutive year, the “Partners of Choice” Award from prominent home builder, David Weekley Homes. The company earned an “A” rating for service in David Weekley Homes’ National Trading Partner Survey. HomeTeam is the only pest management company to ever receive this well-respected industry award and one of eight companies to earn an “A” rating this year.

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HomeTeam Pest Defense Wins Arthur Rutenberg Homes Pride in Partnership Award

Clearwater, FL – June 20, 2013 – The 22nd annual Arthur Rutenberg Homes Pride In Partnership awards dinner was held on June 18th at the Hilton Carillon Park in St. Petersburg. Awards were presented to ARH franchisees and vendor partners who exhibited noteworthy performances during the past year.

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HomeTeam Exhibits at the 2013 International Builders Show

2013 International Builders Show HomeTeam HomeTeam Pest Defense is proud to celebrate our 11th year as an exhibitor at the NAHB International Builders’ Show!  This year’s show is scheduled for Jan. 22nd – 24th, at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.  The show is the largest home building industry event in the […]

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HomeTeam has been proud to give back to our local communities this holiday season

HomeTeam Pest Defense is proud to serve and give back to our communities.  This holiday season our branches continued in this tradition giving back to several local charities.  We wanted to take a moment to share some of our photos from our local events.  You can view all of these photos and learn more about […]

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HomeTeam Pest Defense Receives the Renowned “Partners of Choice” Award from David Weekley Homes

Dallas, TX – July 30, 2012 – HomeTeam Pest Defense announced today it  has received the highly sought after “Partners of Choice” Award from premier builder, David Weekley Homes.

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Detection Of West Nile Virus In Texas Causes Local Concern

Dallas, TX – June 27, 2012 – Confirmed human cases of the West Nile Virus (WNV) in Dallas, Denton and Tarrant counties are leading many Texans to question whether or not they are doing all they can to protect themselves and their families from potentially harmful mosquitoes.

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HomeTeam Releases Survey Results On Pests

Dallas, TX – April 24, 2012 – A national survey by HomeTeam Pest Defense, the third largest residential pest control company in the U.S., finds that 84 percent of America’s homeowners experienced a pest problem in the past 12 months.

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HomeTeam Exhibits at the 2012 International Builders Show

HomeTeam Pest Defense is proud to celebrate our 10th year as an exhibitor at the International Builders Show, scheduled Feb. 8-11 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.   The show, which runs Wednesday through Saturday, is the largest home building industry event in the world.  This annual event features product and service live […]

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HomeTeam Pest Defense Features Taexx Built-In Pest Control System at Sunbelt Builders Show

HomeTeam Pest Defense is proud to celebrate our seventh year as an exhibitor at the Sunbelt Builders Show, scheduled Oct. 20-22 at the Austin, Texas Convention Center.  The show, which runs Thursday through Saturday, is one of the largest home building industry events in the Southwest.  There will be live product and service demonstrations, world-class […]

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HomeTeam Pest Defense Receives the Renowned Partners of Choice Award From David Weekley Homes

DALLAS, July 29, 2011 – HomeTeam Pest Defense announced today it was honored to receive the “Partners of Choice” Award from premier builder, David Weekley Homes.

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HomeTeam Pest Defense Acquires Spott Pest Prevention

DALLAS, July 5, 2011 – HomeTeam Pest Defense today announced it has acquired Spott Pest Prevention based in San Diego, Calif.

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PCBC Homebuilding Industry Tradeshow – HomeTeam Pest Defense Showcases Taexx

HomeTeam Pest Defense is celebrating our 8th year as a Pacific Coast Builder Conference tradeshow exhibitor.  This annual event is the largest light homebuilding industry construction show on the west coast.  It is held at Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco, California.  This year the conference and exhibit dates are June 22-24, 2011. An extensive […]

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HomeTeam Pest Defense Acquires Two More Pest Control Operations

DALLAS, May 4, 2011 – HomeTeam Pest Defense announced today it has acquired Integral Pest Management based in Ocala, Fla. and PestBear Pest and Termite Company located in Houston, Texas.  Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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HomeTeam Pest Defense Acquires Two Pest Control Operations

DALLAS, April 18, 2011 – HomeTeam Pest Defense announced today it has acquired Pest Guard based in Sykesville, MD and Reliable Pest Management located in Lakeland, FL.

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HomeTeam Pest Defense Announces Executive Promotions

DALLAS, March 24, 2011 – HomeTeam Pest Defense announced that Jerry Gahlhoff was promoted to president of Home Team and succeeds Bob Wanzer. Wanzer was named officer and vice president Rollins Inc. and was promoted to chief operating officer for HomeTeam, Orkin/PCO Services, Western Pest Service LLC, The Industrial Fumigant Company and Waltham Services LLC. Additionally, Brady Camp was promoted to East Division vice president succeeding Gahlhoff. HomeTeam Pest Defense is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rollins Inc (NYSE:ROL).

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HomeTeam Pest Defense Increases Social Connections with Home and Business Owners Across the Country

Dallas, TX – Jan. 24, 2011 – HomeTeam Pest Defense, a residential, builder and commercial pest control company based in Dallas, TX, is expanding its online presence through Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and a new blog.

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HomeTeam Technician Named Termite Technician of the Year

Dallas, TX – February, 2010 – Sean Young was named Termite Technician of the Year by PCT Magazine in the publication’s January edition. Young, a HomeTeam Pest Defense pest control technician and Houston resident, will be recognized at a special awards ceremony at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. during the National Pest Management Association’s Legislative Day March 2, 2010.

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HomeTeam Pest Defense on the Acquisition Trail

Dallas, TX – May 19, 2009 – HomeTeam Pest Defense announced today it has acquired Raburn Pest Control and Lindsey Termite and Pest Control, Inc., both of Tampa, Florida and the assets of PestBear in Atlanta, Georgia. Terms of the transactions were not disclosed.

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HomeTeam Sale to Rollins Inc.

Dallas, TX – May, 2008 – HomeTeam Pest Defense was acquired in April by Rollins, Inc., a premier North American consumer services company based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Prior to the sale, HomeTeam was the third largest residential pest management company in the U.S and is still the largest servicing homebuilders. Established in 1996, the company works with over 1,000 builder partners and currently performs more than 1 million pest control services a year. HomeTeam emerged as a leader in pest management based heavily on its innovation of Taexx®, HomeTeam’s built-in pest control system installed in tens of thousands of new homes each year.

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HomeTeam Pest Defense Donates Taexx Built-in Pest Control System to Extreme Makeover: Home Edition family

Dallas, TX – February, 2008 – HomeTeam Pest Defense and its employees once again participated in helping an Extreme Makeover: Home Edition family rebuild their home and discover new possibilities. HomeTeam Pest Defense contributed a termite pretreatment and installed Taexx, its innovative built-in pest control system, to a newly-built home in Texas in an upcoming episode. In addition, the HomeTeam is donating one year of pest control service to the family.

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HomeTeam Pest Defense Acquires Advanced Pest Control

Dallas, TX – July 2, 2007 – HomeTeam Pest Defense has acquired the assets of Advanced Pest Control. Located in Jefferson County, West Virginia, the acquisition provides an opportunity to extend HomeTeam’s reach in the Washington Metropolitan Area.

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HomeTeam Pest Defense Announces New CEO

Dallas, TX – June 26, 2007 – HomeTeam Pest Defense has announced the promotion of Robert J. Wanzer to the position of chief executive officer, effective immediately. HomeTeam Pest Defense is the third largest residential pest management company in the United States.

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HomeTeam Acquires Arrow Operations in Las Vegas

Dallas, TX – May 8, 2007 – HomeTeam Pest Defense has acquired the assets of the Las Vegas, Nevada business operation of Arrow Exterminators, Inc. In return, HomeTeam Pest Defense sold the assets of its Dalton, Georgia operations to Arrow. This marks the 29th acquisition within the last three years for HomeTeam.

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Extreme Makeover: Home Edition family

Dallas, TX – Jan. 9, 2007 – HomeTeam Pest Defense® and its employees are rolling up their sleeves and doing their part to help an Extreme Makeover: Home Edition family rebuild their home and find new hope. HomeTeam Pest Defense is contributing a termite pretreatment and its patented Taexx built-in pest control system to a newly-built home in an upcoming episode, which is scheduled to air on Sunday, January 21 on ABC-TV at 8/7c (see local listings for exact times).

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Taexx, New Name for Patented Pest Control System

Dallas, TX – Nov. 2006 – HomeTeam Pest Defense, which was established 10 years ago and is now the third largest residential pest control company in the U.S., is launching its newly branded built-in pest control system, now called Taexx™. “The name change simply helps us further distinguish ourselves in the marketplace. The name is easier for new home buyers and home builders to recognize and remember,” said Rob Swartz, Chairman and CEO of HomeTeam Pest Defense.

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