Frankfurt - Post Report Question and Answers

Are there any unusual problems with insects or other infestations in housing?

Not in our apartment, but people didn't follow orders and stored food in the their basement storage units. This caused a rat infestation in the apartment complex basement storage units. Don't store food (even pickled or canned goods) in the basement! - Dec 2024


The constant construction dust is unbearable! Plus pollen all year round it seems really makes everyone suffer. If you've never had allergies before Frankfurt, you sure will after a tour here! If you already suffer from allergies, it's not a good place to be. - Jun 2024


No. - Aug 2023


None, thankfully. However, in general wasps can be a beast in the summer. - Oct 2022


No insects or critters, just mold. We suggest investing in a good dehumidifier; opening the windows a few times a week as recommended doesn't work. - Feb 2022


None for us, some people had minor any problems. - Oct 2021


Not in my experience. - Sep 2020


You will have stink bugs here. Also while outside in spring and summer, they have LOTS of bees. So do buy the drink covers. They are great. - Mar 2020


None. Which is odd! - Mar 2020


I did not have a problem, but there are apartments that have difficulty with mold. - Feb 2020


No problem with bugs/insects. - Sep 2019


Some folks have mold, but we did not. - Apr 2019


No. - Aug 2016


None. Well, our neighborhood is eaten up by rabbits. The kids like seeing all the bunnies, though, so there's that. - Feb 2016


None - Dec 2015


Not many, although note that many buildings and apartments don't have bug screens. - Jun 2014


None. I have never seen an insect here except for butterflies. - Mar 2014


Very few insects because of the cold weather and short summers. - Nov 2013


None. - Apr 2012


None. - Mar 2012


Yellow jackets seem to be endemic during the summer, otherwise it's Western Europe - so no problems. - Oct 2011


None. - Jul 2010


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