Built around your turnover
Guests come and go fast, and your pest control should keep up without you having to be there.
No need to be there.
Lockbox or door code entry lets us service the home between stays.
A record every time.
We email you a report after each visit for your files.
Fast response.
Most services can be scheduled same day when a guest reports a problem.
Pest control for short-term rentals needs to fit around guest turnover. That means service between stays, entry without you on site and a fast answer when a guest spots a bug. One bad review about roaches or bed bugs can cost you bookings.
Regular service is the best defense. Our home pest control plans cover ants, roaches, spiders, light mouse activity and other common household pests. We treat several Airbnb and VRBO homes on quarterly or bi-monthly plans, and pricing is similar to other single-family homes. Own or manage 10 or more homes? Reach out, since volume can bring discounted one-time services.
Why do short-term rentals need pest control?
Short-term rentals see far more people coming and going than a typical home. Every guest’s luggage is a chance for a hitchhiker, and gaps between stays leave pests undisturbed.
Kitchens get used by strangers, crumbs get missed and trash can sit after checkout. That draws ants, roaches and mice fast.
How does pest control for short-term rentals work with guests coming and going?
We work around guest schedules, and many owners give us a door code so we can treat inside and out while they’re remote. You don’t need to be there, and exterior treatments don’t need anyone home.
A few details that help hosts:
- We give 2-hour arrival windows and text about 30 minutes before arrival.
- Kids and pets are fine once products are dry, usually 15 to 30 minutes.
- Have your cleaner vacuum before the visit so we aren’t treating over dirt.
Our post on whether you need to be home for pest control covers access in more detail.
What about bed bugs in a short-term rental?
Bed bugs are the biggest worry for rental hosts, because guests bring them in on bags and clothes. They’re a separate service from general pest control, and we treat with heat or spray.
The process is similar to any single-family home. Ideally, with the rental vacant, we use heat so it’s one and done and your next guests don’t deal with it. Learn more on our bed bug control page.
Teach your cleaners to check mattress seams and headboards at every turnover. Catching bed bugs early keeps treatment simpler.
What records do I get after each visit?
We email you a report after every visit. It gives you a running record of service for your property files and for answering guest questions.
What if a guest reports bugs between visits?
Call us. Every recurring plan includes free re-service between scheduled visits, usually same day or within 48 hours. Our post on the free re-service guarantee explains how it works.
Own long-term rentals too? Tenants can sign up for their own plan. See pest control for renters.
Renting out a townhome or duplex? See pest control for townhomes and duplexes.
Need pest control set up before your next booking? Call 913-735-5451, answered 24/7, or schedule online. Most services can be scheduled same day.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, Rock Pest can use a lockbox or door code to service your rental between stays. Exterior treatments don’t need anyone on site at all.
Guests, kids and pets are fine once products are dry, usually 15 to 30 minutes after treatment. Most general pest products don’t require anyone to leave the home.
Yes, Rock Pest treats bed bugs with heat or spray as a separate service from general pest control. With the rental vacant, heat is ideal because it’s one and done.
For most Kansas City homes, quarterly service is the right fit for prevention, with free re-service between visits. If roaches or mice are already a problem, start with monthly or bi-monthly service.
Yes, Rock Pest emails you a report after every visit, so you have a running service record for your rental. Make sure we have your email on file.
