Terminix Launches New Tick Defend System™ as Tick-Borne Diseases Intensify

Terminix partners with Genevieve Gorder and will donate 10 percent of
new tick product sales to Global Lyme Alliance

MEMPHIS, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Terminix, a leading provider of termite and pest control services and a
ServiceMaster (NYSE: SERV) company, today announced its launch of the
Terminix Tick Defend System, an integrated pest management system that
helps protect yards and homes from tick infestations.

The launch comes in partnership with Genevieve Gorder (Trading Spaces),
the acclaimed celebrity designer who lives with Lyme disease. In
recognition of Lyme Disease Awareness Month in May, Terminix will donate
10 percent of proceeds from its new Tick Defend System during the
months of May, June and July to the Global Lyme Alliance to help raise
awareness of the tick-borne illness and how to guard against it.

Available now, the Terminix Tick Defend System combines leading
technology with technician expertise to help guard against all seven
common tick species found across the country. The new service offering
builds on the company’s strong track record of providing differentiated
value to its customer base. The treatment is available as a one-time
service, or as a monthly package for long-term protection. Customers are
also able to combine the system with other Terminix pest and mosquito
services, such as the Terminix Quick Guard^® Mosquito Service,
for the ultimate home defense against annoying and dangerous pests.

“We are committed to providing cleaner, healthier and safer environments
to our customers. We fully understand our customers’ concerns about
keeping their families protected from ticks and the diseases they can
carry,” said Matthew Stevenson, president of Terminix Residential. “We
have seen tick-borne disease cases increase and have strengthened our
efforts to bring effective solutions to our customers. As a leader in
the termite and pest industry, we are proud to partner with Genevieve
Gorder and bring the Terminix Tick Defend System to market to provide
peace of mind and offer our customers a new and innovative line of
defense against these dangerous pests.”

“I know firsthand how devastating the impacts of Lyme disease can be,”
said Genevieve Gorder. “I’m excited to be working with Terminix on the
launch of their Tick Defend System which underscores the importance of
tick protection while supporting the critical education and research
made possible by Global Lyme Alliance.”

The partnership and product launch come as incidence rates for Lyme
disease continue to rise. In the past two decades, the reported number
of Lyme disease cases in the United States has tripled. Reports from the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggest the disease is
more common than reported, infecting approximately 300,000 Americans
nationally each
year. Victims often mistake early-stage Lyme disease as a flu-like
illness, overexertion or sleep deprivation. Late-stage Lyme disease can
affect multiple organs, including joints, heart, brain, and other parts
of the central nervous system. About 75 percent of Lyme disease cases
are associated with activities around the home such as play, yard or
garden work.

In addition to preventative products, such as the Terminix Tick Defend
System, follow these tips to help guard against ticks:

• Avoid areas with tall grass or leaf litter, as these are common places
  for ticks to hide. When hiking, stick to the center of trails to avoid
  brushing against vegetation.
• Apply EPA-approved tick repellents, both on-skin and on-clothing.
• After spending time outdoors, bathe as soon as possible (preferably
  within two hours) to wash off any ticks crawling on the skin and
  conduct a full-body check for ticks, paying close attention to the
  head, hair, in and around the ears, under the arms and behind the
  knees. If you’ve been bitten, remove ticks right away.
• To remove a tick embedded in the skin, do not grasp it by the abdomen
  and pull. You may squeeze its fluids into the skin, increasing the
  chance for infection. Use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the head of
  the tick and slowly pull backwards. Once the tick has been removed,
  cleanse the area well with soap and water.
• Because pets, such as dogs or cats, are particularly susceptible to
  ticks, talk with your veterinarian about appropriate tick prevention
  products.

For more information or to schedule your Terminix Tick Defend System
service, visit Terminix.com
or call 1-800-Terminix.

About Terminix

Terminix is the leading provider of termite and pest control services in
the United States. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., Terminix services
approximately 2.8 million residential and commercial customers in 47
states and 18 countries. Terminix provides pest control services and
protection against termites, rodents and other pests. Terminix is a
business unit of ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc. (SERV),
a leading provider of essential residential and commercial services.
Terminix is the Official Pest Control Partner of Minor League Baseball.
To learn more about Terminix, visit www.Terminix.com.

About ServiceMaster

ServiceMaster (NYSE: SERV) solves the homeowner’s dilemma. Every day, we
visit tens of thousands of homes and businesses through our extensive
service network of expert professionals. Our well-recognized brands
include AmeriSpec (home inspections), Copesan (commercial national
accounts pest management), Furniture Medic (furniture and cabinet
repair), Merry Maids (residential cleaning), ServiceMaster Clean
(janitorial and residential floor cleaning), ServiceMaster Restore
(disaster restoration), Terminix (termite and pest control) and Terminix
Commercial (commercial termite and pest control). Like, follow or visit
us at facebook.com/ServiceMaster, linkedin.com/ServiceMaster,twitter.com/ServiceMaster,
or servicemaster.com. ServiceMaster
is the Official Home Services Provider of Minor League Baseball.

About Genevieve Gorder

Genevieve Gorder’s soulful style and genuine enthusiasm have made
her one of America’s favorite interior designers for many years. She is
the founder and director of the Genevieve Gorder brand, a television
host and producer, home product designer, contributing author, and
global ambassador for home and human rights.

Gorder has appeared and been featured in over 20 lifestyle shows around
the world. You can find her work on Netflix, TLC, HGTV, Sony Channel
Asia, The Design Network, and as a regular contributor on The Rachael
Ray Show.

A two-time Emmy nominee and design host at the Obama White
House, Genevieve has built multiple lifestyle collections for home—from
rugs, textiles, wallpaper and stationery to a full line of furniture and
décor for children with partner Crate & Barrel.

Off air and the internet, Genevieve designs for a diverse group of
clients and companies. She has guided many hotels, restaurants, cruise
lines, cities and private clients toward their design fantasies. She
travels the globe with Oxfam as a Sister on the Planet ambassador, using
her influence to fight global poverty, hunger and injustice, and using
her platform of home to empower women and girls worldwide.

Gorder’s work has been featured in numerous publications both nationally
and internationally. Currently, you can watch her latest Netflix series
“Stay Here”, the TLC revival series Trading Spaces, and a new Bravo
series airing spring of 2019.

About Global Lyme Alliance

Global Lyme Alliance is the leading 501(c)(3) dedicated to conquering
Lyme and other tick-borne diseases through research, education and
awareness. GLA has gained national prominence for funding some of the
most urgent and promising research in the field, while expanding
education and awareness programs for the general public and physicians.
We support those around the globe in need of information about
tick-borne diseases. Learn more at GLA.org.

Contacts

Valerie Middleton | 901.487.3749 | vmiddleton@terminix.com
Emma
Mazour | 612.244.2104 | emma.mazour@icfnext.com