Terminix Introduces Natural Pest Control Product

SafeShield(TM) Is Fast-Acting, Environmentally Responsible and Has a Fresh
Scent

MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Homeowners can now eliminate pests
while being eco-conscious thanks to Terminix SafeShield(TM), a new, natural
pest control product that is made primarily from plant extracts.

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SafeShield is the first direct-to-consumer product from Terminix, the nation's
largest pest control company, and is available at www.safeshield.com for $9.99
per bottle plus applicable taxes, shipping and handling. The eco-friendly
product is made from 100 percent natural active ingredients and comes packaged
in an easy-to-use 16-ounce non-aerosol spray bottle. When used as directed,
Terminix SafeShield can be applied throughout the home and is safe to use in
areas where children and pets play. It has a clean, fresh scent and does not
stain countertops or upholstery.

"Having pests inside the home can be cause for serious concern," said Tom
Brackett, Terminix president and chief operating officer. "Some pests inflict
painful bites or contaminate food, and others spread diseases. SafeShield is
designed to alleviate pest problems immediately and give consumers a new, more
environmentally responsible choice when it comes to eliminating occasional
pest problems."

Terminix SafeShield is engineered to target common household pests including
ants, roaches, flies, spiders and other crawling and flying insects. Designed
exclusively for indoor use, the fast-acting formula begins working on contact,
and independent lab tests show SafeShield meets or exceeds the effectiveness
of many conventional pest control products.

"Our product line is constantly evolving to ensure our customers get the most
advanced pest protection available," Brackett said. "Consumers have made it
clear they want a natural product, and we've listened. Our new offering will
allow consumers to resolve their indoor pest problems quickly and responsibly
with a product from a name they know and trust."

SafeShield works to complement regular professional pest control services from
Terminix, and a complimentary bottle of SafeShield is currently being provided
to new Terminix pest control customers in California, Florida, Georgia,
Oklahoma and Texas in the company's phased rollout of the product.

Terminix SafeShield, which is EPA-exempt, was developed in partnership with
TyraTech, a leading independent pesticide company and uses TyraTech's Nature's
Technology(TM) formula.

Terminix, a division of The ServiceMaster Company, is an industry leader in
termite and pest control services. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., Terminix
employs 12,000 associates across 450 service centers and serves more than 3
million customers in 45 states. Terminix provides pest control service for
termites, rodents and other pests. To learn more about Terminix, visit their
Web site at www.terminix.com or call 1-800-TERMINIX.

Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., ServiceMaster currently serves residential
and commercial customers through a network of more than 5,500 company-owned
locations and franchised licenses. The company's brands include TruGreen,
TruGreen LandCare, Terminix, American Home Shield, ServiceMaster Clean, Merry
Maids, Furniture Medic and AmeriSpec. The core services of the company include
lawn care and landscape maintenance, termite and pest control, home
warranties, cleaning and disaster restoration, house cleaning, furniture
repair and home inspection.

SOURCE Terminix

Clint Briscoe, +1-901-260-4227, cbriscoe@archermalmo.com, for Terminix