Pest Control for Hotels, B&Bs & Hospitality Venues
In hospitality, a single pest sighting reported by a guest can cause lasting reputational damage. Online reviews spread quickly, and a pest problem that reaches the public - or an Environmental Health inspector - can have serious consequences for your business.
Antiva provides discreet, professional pest control for hotels, B&Bs, guesthouses, hostels, and hospitality venues across Scotland. We understand the sensitivity of working in occupied premises and provide a service that protects your guests, your staff, and your reputation.
The Pest Risks Facing Hospitality Businesses
Hotels and hospitality venues face a unique combination of pest pressures:
Bedbugs are the most significant risk in hospitality. They spread through guest luggage, linen, and furniture, and are extremely difficult to eliminate without professional treatment. A single untreated room can lead to a building-wide infestation.
Rats and mice enter through drainage systems, service areas, and older building fabric - particularly in city-centre properties
Cockroaches thrive in commercial kitchens and basement areas
Flies and drain flies breed in food waste and drainage, affecting kitchen hygiene ratings
Stored product insects infest dry goods in catering stores
Birds cause fouling on external areas, balconies, and air handling units
Our Hospitality Pest Control Service
Antiva provides a tailored service for hospitality businesses:
Discreet inspections carried out with minimal disruption to guests
Bedbug detection and treatment using approved methods, including heat treatment options
Kitchen and food area pest management with documentation for hygiene compliance
Ongoing monitoring contracts with scheduled visits and written reports
Emergency call-outs for urgent situations requiring same-day response
Staff training guidance on early identification of pest activity
We can work around your occupancy schedule and carry out treatments in unoccupied rooms or during low-occupancy periods.
Bedbug Management in Hotels
Bedbugs are the most operationally disruptive pest a hotel can face. Early detection and rapid response are critical.
Antiva provides:
Thorough room inspections to confirm and map infestations
Treatment of affected rooms using regulated insecticides
Follow-up inspections to confirm eradication
Guidance on linen handling, mattress protection, and prevention protocols
Documentation for your records and any insurance requirements
If you suspect bedbugs in any room, contact us immediately. Early treatment prevents spread to adjacent rooms and minimises the number of rooms taken out of service.
Compliance and Documentation
Hospitality businesses operating food and beverage services are subject to Food Standards Agency regulations and Environmental Health inspections. Our service provides:
Written reports after every visit
Pest activity logs suitable for HACCP records
Recommendations for proofing and environmental improvements
Documentation for due diligence and insurance purposes
Why Choose Antiva?
Discreet service - unmarked vehicles available on request
Experience working in occupied hotels and guesthouses
Specialist bedbug detection and treatment capability
24/7 emergency response for urgent situations
Local coverage across Edinburgh, the Lothians, and Glasgow
Contact Antiva to discuss a service contract or arrange an urgent inspection.