HOUSTON, October 23, 2006— Boots & Coots International Well Control, Inc. (Amex: WEL), the premier pressure control company for the oil and gas industry, today increased revenue guidance for the year ending December 31, 2006. The company believes revenues for its Well Intervention segment will be $65 million to $67 million, which is 8% to 12% higher than the $60 million estimate given on August 8. The Company also reported that it expected to benefit from a strong third quarter in its Response segment as well.

“We have been highly successful in integrating and enhancing our pressure control services,” stated Jerry Winchester, President and Chief Executive Officer. “The strategic value of our expanded service capability is being demonstrated by our customers' support worldwide, and we have been able to successfully leverage our business development capabilities across all segments of our business. The growth strategy for our consolidated pressure control business is on track, and we have also seen a significant increase in response activity during this quarter. With the continued strength of our Well Intervention segment and the added response activity, we anticipate a very strong quarter.”

The company will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss third quarter results and other operational highlights on Wednesday, November 8, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time (11:00 a.m. Eastern Time). Boots & Coots will release third quarter results after market close on November 7. A copy of the company's press release and any other financial information about the period to be presented will be available at the Investor Relations section of the company’s Website.

The dial-in number for the call is 800-320-2978, passcode ‘Boots & Coots’. To listen to the live Webcast, log on to www.boots-coots.com/investor/invest.htm and click on the 2006 Third Quarter Earnings Webcast link. A replay of the Webcast will be available on the investor relations page of the company’s Website within 24 hours of the call. The call will also be available for replay for 30 days by dialing 888-286-8010, passcode 62669787.