Why cleanliness and control are crucial
Holiday apartments and AirBnB accommodations have a high guest turnover – new people, luggage, and clothing from all over the world arrive daily.
What many hosts underestimate: pests often enter the accommodation unnoticed with travelers – from bed bugs to ants to cockroaches.
Since there is often little time for thorough cleaning between bookings, preventive pest control is especially important.
An infestation can not only cause bad reviews but also lead to business interruptions and legal consequences.
Typical pests in holiday apartments
- Cockroaches: Spread germs and hide in the kitchen or bathroom.
- Ants: Enter through the smallest cracks and infest supplies.
- Silverfish & firebrats: Love damp or warm rooms, often in bathrooms or behind furniture.
- Bed bugs: Usually come unnoticed with suitcases or clothing.
Prevention instead of panic – how to protect your accommodation
- Clean thoroughly: Especially under beds, in corners, and behind furniture.
- Check seals: Seal gaps at windows, doors, and pipes.
- Store food safely: Do not leave open packages exposed.
- Avoid moisture: Ventilate well after showering, keep walls dry.
- Use monitoring: Discreet traps allow early detection of activity.
Our product recommendations for holiday apartments & short-term rentals
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Advion Cockroach Gel
This professional bait gel works targeted against cockroaches as well as silverfish and firebrats.
It is applied directly into cracks, crevices, or behind devices where the insects hide.
The bait is taken up by the pests and distributed in the nest – thus eliminating the entire population.
Ideal for kitchens, bathrooms, and technical rooms. -
Advion Ant Gel
Effective, odorless gel against ants indoors.
It attracts the ants, is carried into the nest, and works sustainably against the entire colony there.
Perfect for windowsills, baseboards, or kitchen areas.
Both products are clean, discreet, and effective – perfect for accommodations where hygiene and guest comfort are top priorities.
Extra tip for hosts
Carry out a short cleaning and inspection checklist after each stay.
This way you detect irregularities early and can react before a real infestation develops.
This shows professionalism – and increases guests' trust.
✅ Conclusion
Holiday apartments are more at risk of unintentionally bringing in pests.
With targeted prevention, professional products, and regular inspections, you keep your property sustainably pest-free – and your guests satisfied.
