Orkin

Orkin is a pest control company that provides residential and commercial pest management services. It focuses on termite control and prevention, general pest control, bed bug management, rodent control, and wildlife exclusion, among other services. The company operates mainly in the United States and Canada, with additional operations in several other countries, through a network of company-owned offices and independently owned franchises. The Orkin brand is owned by Rollins, Inc., an Atlanta-based company that lists pest control as its core business.

Orkin originated in Cincinnati, Ohio, where Otto Orkin established the business in 1901. Over the decades it expanded through service offices and franchising and became part of Rollins, which has used the franchise model to extend the brand’s reach. The company emphasizes trained technicians and integrated pest management approaches, combining sanitation, exclusion, and targeted treatments to reduce reliance on pesticides where possible.

In advertising, Orkin is known for its Orkin Man character, which has appeared in marketing campaigns for many years. Orkin complies with applicable licensing, environmental, and safety regulations in the jurisdictions where it operates.