Exhibit 99.1                                     For Further Information Contact
                                                  Harry J. Cynkus (404) 888-2922

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

                      ROLLINS, INC. REPORTS STOCK BUY-BACK


ATLANTA,  GEORGIA,  April 1, 2005: Rollins, Inc., a nationwide consumer services
company (NYSE Ticker Symbol - ROL), reported that during its first quarter ended
March 31,  2005 it had  purchased  for cash  641,310  shares of its $1 par value
common  stock at an average  price of $16.57 per share.  The Board of  Directors
previously  approved a program  authorizing  the repurchase of up to 3.0 million
shares. Since the program's  inception,  2,723,784 shares have been repurchased,
and 276,216  additional shares may be purchased under this program.  The program
does not have an expiration date. All share and per share data has been adjusted
for the three-for-two stock split effective March 10, 2005.

Rollins,  Inc.  is one of the  nation's  largest  consumer  services  companies.
Through its wholly owned  subsidiaries,  Orkin,  Inc. and Western Pest Services,
the Company  provides  essential pest control  services and  protection  against
termite damage,  rodents,  and insects to approximately 1.7 million customers in
the United States,  Canada,  and Mexico from over 400  locations.  You can learn
more about Orkin by visiting our websites at www.orkin.com and  www.rollins.com.
You can also find this and other news releases at  www.rollins.com  by accessing
the news releases button.



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