Exhibit 99.1

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


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

                  ROLLINS ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2003 RESULTS

o        First Quarter EPS of $0.16 versus $0.11
o        Cash increased by $16.0 million
o        Revenue increase of 1.2% over last year

ATLANTA,  GEORGIA,  April 22, 2003: Rollins,  Inc.  (NYSE:ROL),  a premier North
American  consumer  services  company,  reported first quarter revenue increased
1.2% to $155.1  million for the period  ended March 31, 2003  compared to $153.3
million for the prior year quarter.

Net income  increased  47.2% to $7.3 million or $0.16 per diluted  share for the
quarter  ended March 31,  2003,  compared  to $4.9  million or $0.11 per diluted
share for the same period in 2002.

Over the past few years Rollins has taken decisive steps to be more efficient in
servicing its  customers.  This has resulted in stronger  sustainable  operating
results year over year, which continued during the first quarter 2003.

The Company's  balance sheet  continued to strengthen as of March 31, 2003, with
cash and  short-term  investments  of $54.4,  total assets of $331.7 million and
stockholders' equity increasing to $99.4 million.

Additionally,  the Company  split its stock  three-for-two  effective  March 10,
2003.

"We are proud that our operating results improved during the quarter,  given the
tough economy and harsher than normal winter  weather  conditions in many of our
markets.  Our results continue to reflect our success in improving  employee and
customer  retention  while  enhancing  productivity,"  stated  Gary W.  Rollins,
President and Chief Executive Officer of Rollins, Inc. "Orkin is a fundamentally
strong  company  that  has  initiated   numerous   innovations  to  improve  its
operations. Our recent recognition as one of the top U.S. 100 training companies
by Training Magazine is further validation of our commitment to excel."

Rollins,  Inc.  is one of the  nation's  largest  consumer  services  companies.
Through its wholly-owned  subsidiary,  Orkin  Exterminating  Company,  Inc., the
Company provides  essential pest control services and protection against termite
damage, rodents and insects to approximately 1.6 million customers in the United
States,  Canada and  Mexico  from over 400  locations.  You can learn more about
Orkin by visiting our Web sites at www.orkin.com and www.rollinscorp.com.

CAUTION CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The  above  release   contains   statements  that  constitute   "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of the Private  Securities  Litigation Reform Act
of 1995.  The actual results of the Company could differ  materially  from those
indicated  by the  forward-looking  statements  because  of  various  risks  and
uncertainties, including without limitation, general economic conditions; market
risk;  changes in industry  practices or technologies;  the degree of success of
the  Company's  pest and termite  process  reforms and pest control  selling and
treatment  methods;  the Company's ability to identify  potential  acquisitions;
climate and weather trends;  competitive factors and pricing practices; the cost
reduction  benefits  of the  corporate  restructuring  may  not be as  great  as
expected  or  eliminated  positions  may have to be  reinstated  in the  future;
potential increases in labor costs;  uncertainties of litigation; and changes in
various government laws and regulations,  including  environmental  regulations.
All of the  foregoing  risks and  uncertainties  are beyond  the  ability of the
Company to control,  and in many cases the Company  cannot predict the risks and
uncertainties  that could  cause its actual  results to differ  materially  from
those indicated by the forward-looking statements.





                         ROLLINS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
                                 (In Thousands)

                                                                                           2003                   2002
At March 31                                                                          (Unaudited)            (Unaudited)
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ASSETS

             Cash and Short-Term Investments                                     $         54,351        $       21,900
             Trade Receivables, Net                                                        48,204                47,797
             Materials and Supplies                                                        11,188                11,620
             Deferred Income Taxes                                                         20,088                20,584
             Other Current Assets                                                          11,533                10,287
                                                                                 -----------------       ---------------
                 Current Assets                                                           145,364               112,188

             Equipment and Property, Net                                                   36,338                43,192
             Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets                                         106,681               111,224
             Deferred Income Taxes                                                         43,345                38,513
             Other Assets                                                                       0                     0
                                                                                 -----------------       ---------------
                 Total Assets                                                    $        331,728        $      305,117
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LIABILITIES

             Accounts Payable                                                    $         13,960        $       12,794
             Accrued Insurance                                                             11,075                 8,307
             Accrued Payroll                                                               23,956                26,104
             Unearned Revenue                                                              46,038                29,856
             Other Current Liabilities                                                     38,858                30,532
                                                                                 -----------------       ---------------
                 Current Liabilities                                                      133,887               107,593

             Long-Term Accrued Liabilities                                                 98,474               106,837
                                                                                 -----------------       ---------------

                 Total Liabilities                                                        232,361               214,430
                                                                                 -----------------       ---------------

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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

             Common Stock                                                                  45,134                45,241
             Retained Earnings                                                             54,233                45,446
                                                                                 -----------------       ---------------

                 Total Stockholders' Equity                                                99,367                90,687
                                                                                 -----------------       ---------------

                 Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity                      $        331,728        $      305,117

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                         ROLLINS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                        STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED INCOME
                      FOR THE FIRST QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31
                      (In thousands except per share data)


                                                               First Quarter
                                                     ---------------------------
                                                          2003           2002
                                                      (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)

                                                     ------------  -------------



    REVENUES                                         $   155,122   $    153,302
                                                     ------------  -------------

    COSTS AND EXPENSES

            Cost of Services Provided                     84,078         84,022
            Depreciation and Amortization                  5,156          5,427
            Sales, General and Administrative             54,222         55,837
            Interest (Income)/Expense                        (66)            49
                                                     ------------  -------------

      TOTAL COSTS AND EXPENSES                           143,390        145,335
                                                     ------------  -------------

    INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES                            11,732          7,967

    PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES                             4,458          3,027
                                                     ------------  -------------

    NET INCOME                                       $     7,274   $      4,940
                                                     ============  =============


    EARNINGS PER SHARE - BASIC                       $      0.16   $       0.11
                                                     ============  =============

    EARNINGS PER SHARE - DILUTED                     $      0.16   $       0.11
                                                     ============  =============

    AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING - BASIC                    44,912         45,195

    AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING - DILUTED                  46,110         45,489



                                  ROLLINS, INC.
                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                       FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31
                                 (In thousands)
                                   (Unaudited)



                                                                                                2003              2002
                                                                                           ---------------    --------------

                                                                                                        
Operating Activities
   Net Income                                                                              $        7,274     $       4,940
   Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash
   Provided by Operating Activities:
     Depreciation and Amortization                                                                  5,156             5,427
     Other Operating Activities                                                                     5,724             7,912
                                                                                           ---------------    --------------
   Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities                                                       18,154            18,279
                                                                                           ---------------    --------------

Investing Activities
   Purchases of Equipment and Property                                                               (961)           (2,725)
   Net Cash Used for Acquisition of Companies                                                        (385)             (545)
                                                                                           ---------------    --------------
   Net Cash Used In Investing Activities                                                           (1,346)           (3,270)
                                                                                           ---------------    --------------
Financing Activities
   Dividends Paid                                                                                  (2,247)           (1,507)
   Payments on Capital Leases                                                                           0              (256)
   Other                                                                                            1,475                 4
                                                                                           ---------------    --------------
   Net Cash Used in Financing Activities                                                             (772)           (1,759)
                                                                                           ---------------    --------------

   Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Short-Term Investments                                      16,036            13,250
   Cash and Short-Term Investments at Beginning of Year                                            38,315             8,650
                                                                                           ---------------    --------------
   Cash and Short-Term Investments at End of Period                                        $       54,351     $      21,900
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