Terminix® Joins Forces with London Luxury® to Develop Pest Protection Products

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Terminix, the world's largest pest control provider, today announced a strategic initiative with London Luxury, a leading manufacturer of innovative and premium home goods, to develop a line of products to protect consumers against irritating, and sometimes harmful, pests. Initial offerings include a variety of bedding and travel products to shield consumers and their possessions from insects such as bedbugs and fleas.

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"From in-home services to do-it-yourself products, Terminix is proud to be a company that can offer consumers comprehensive pest control solutions," said Larry Pruitt, president of Terminix, a business unit of ServiceMaster, one of the world's largest residential service networks. "This alliance with London Luxury gives us yet another compelling way to leverage our expertise while further engaging with ― and growing ― our customer base."

All products will come with a complimentary in-home inspection and evaluation from Terminix as well as tips on how to avoid a bedbug or insect infestation. The products will also include a lifetime guarantee.

In addition to residential and commercial pest control services, Terminix has recently expanded its services to include a variety of retail offerings such as the Terminix ALLCLEAR® line of mosquito solutions.  The brand alignment with London Luxury allows for an additional sales channel. London Luxury will begin to partner with national retail chains to launch the new Terminix products.

"We are delighted to partner with Terminix, the most trusted name in pest control, to bring to market innovative products and programs that will help protect people and their personal belongings from bedbugs and other insects," said Marc Jason, chief executive officer of London Luxury.

About London Luxury
London Luxury LLC is one of the nation's leading manufacturers of innovative and premium textile products for the home. The company is headquartered in Westchester, New York, with a showroom in New York City. For more information please visit www.londonlux.com.

About Terminix
Terminix is the world's largest pest control provider. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., Terminix services approximately 3 million residential and commercial customers in 47 states and 14 countries. Terminix provides pest control services and protection against termites, rodents and other pests threatening human health and/or safety. Terminix is a subsidiary of The ServiceMaster Company®, one of the world's largest residential service networks. The company's brands include Terminix®, TruGreen®, American Home Shield®, ServiceMaster Clean®, Merry Maids®, Furniture Medic® and AmeriSpec®. To learn more about Terminix, visit www.Terminix.com.

About ServiceMaster
With a global network of more than 7,300 company-owned, franchise and licensed locations, Memphis-based ServiceMaster® is one of the world's largest residential service networks. The company's high-profile brands are Terminix, TruGreen, American Home Shield, ServiceMaster Clean, Merry Maids, Furniture Medic and AmeriSpec. Through approximately 20,000 corporate associates and a franchise network that independently employs an estimated 31,000 additional people, the ServiceMaster Family of Brands® provided services and products to approximately 8 million customers during the last 12 months. The company's market-leading brands provide a range of residential and commercial services including termite and pest control; lawn, tree and shrub care; home warranties and preventative maintenance contracts; furniture repair; home inspections; home cleaning; janitorial services; and disaster restoration. Go to www.servicemaster.com for more information about ServiceMaster or follow the company at twitter.com/ServiceMaster or facebook.com/TheServiceMasterCo.

SOURCE Terminix