A pest control technician checking the base of an exterior wall and its entry points

Ant control in Al Shubaikah Al Jadid Makkah

Al Shubaikah Al Jadid comprises Crown Prince schemes three and four south of the city along the Al Laith road. New villas stand among empty plots with wide streets still under construction. Building is scattered and bare ground is widespread. Ants nest in exposed soil and open pits before the villas are finished. Preventive treatment now is far better than waiting until the district fills up.

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Targeted, not broadcast

Product goes into cracks and runways, never sprayed across open surfaces.
Told before we start

What we will use, where it goes, and what to cover or move before we arrive.
A follow-up visit

We return after the first treatment, because what survives it does not show on the day.
Homes and businesses

Apartments and villas, and kitchens and stores that need a record of each visit.

Why they keep coming back in Al Shubaikah Al Jadid

Ants in Al Shubaikah Al Jadid spread quickly from bare ground, and early preventive treatment stops them permanently, but treatment after occupation becomes complex. The method is set out in full on how we approach Ant control.

The first reason

Empty granted plots and open foundation pits

Granted land sits bare awaiting building. Foundation pits are open and water pools in them. Ants nest in these pits and damp soil. Preventive soil treatment before building stops them entirely.

The second reason

Wadi Uranah and tributaries with water after rain

Wadi Uranah and its branches cross the district. After rain, water drains and soil stays damp for weeks. Ants spread rapidly during these wet periods. Pre-rain treatment is essential.

The third reason

Surrounding mountains and competing wildlife seeking shelter

Jabal Labna and Jabal Kasaab mountains ring the area. Rodents, reptiles and scorpions seek shelter in stacked building materials. Ants compete with these animals for damp spaces under new foundations.

Al Shubaikah Al Jadid on the map

Al Shubaikah Al Jadid sits about 1.5 km from Al Falaq Al Jadid and about 3 km from Al Shamiyah Al Jadid.

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Before treatment

The species and the trail decide the bait

Empty plots, scattered building and new wide streets create exposed and damp soil where ants nest easily before the villas are completed.

Small ants on spilled sugar across a pale surface

The sweet feeders

Sweet feeders in Al Shubaikah Al Jadid will appear from exposed soil and open pits when groceries are stored in new villas in large quantity.

The grease and protein feeders

Grease and protein feeders nest in damp soil beneath new foundations and in open pits where water pools and drains slowly.

A line of ants running along the base of a wall

The trail and its direction

The trail in the new scheme runs from Wadi Uranah towards new foundations. Preventive treatment stops it before settlement starts.

Moisture before food

Moisture from open pits, pooled water and temporary drainage provides ideal damp conditions for ants before building is complete.

Loose soil between the slabs of an outdoor path

The nest outside the building

The main nest sits in exposed soil and pits before building. Preventive treatment stops it permanently.

Winged ants

Winged ants will appear after residents move in when colonies nesting in foundations and floors have matured.

How we work

1
Inspect and follow the trail

We follow the line from where you see it to where it enters, and establish the species, what it is feeding on and the moisture keeping the nest close.
2
Matched bait placed on the trail

We choose the matrix from the feeding preference and place it on the trail itself, leaving the trail intact so the workers carry it to the queen and the brood.
3
Treat the perimeter and close the ways in

An external treatment at the wall base and the openings, and we point out the cracks, pipe entries and any branch touching the building.
4
The follow-up visit

We come back once the bait has worked through the nest, check the trail is gone, and look for a satellite nest if a new line has appeared.

What ant control includes

Following the trail to its source

Species, entry point and the direction of the nest, established before anything is applied.
Bait matched to the colony

Sugar or protein according to what the workers are carrying, placed on the trail rather than near it.
An external perimeter treatment

A band at the wall base and the outside openings, with the indoor trail left unsprayed so it keeps carrying bait.
Moisture points and entries

Condensate lines, sink surrounds, weep holes and pipe entries, which are what keeps a nest against the building.
Aftercare instructions

What not to wipe until the bait has been taken, what to cover, and when normal cleaning can resume.
A scheduled follow-up

A set date to check the nest and re-bait anywhere still active.

What is different about South Makkah Sub-Municipality

South Makkah sub municipality is the belt of Crown Prince schemes south of Al Ukayshiyah, along the Al Laith road and the extension of Ibrahim Al Khalil Road to the Fifth Ring Road and the Non Muslims bypass. Most of it is still bare: granted plots awaiting houses, new villas standing alone, open building sites and unfinished paving and drainage. Wadi Uranah and its tributaries cross the low ground and hold water after rain, hills close it in, and rodents, reptiles and scorpions shelter in stacked materials and foundation pits before the neighbourhoods fill up.

Questions about this district

Is preventive treatment of bare ground before building effective?

Yes, very much so. Treating exposed soil before building stops ants completely. After the district fills with villas and residents, tracking becomes hard and ants are already spread.

Should we treat each plot separately or the whole scheme at once?

Treating the whole scheme at once is better. Ants move easily from plot to plot. Unified treatment before building stops them from the start.

Is Wadi Uranah a genuine threat for ant spread?

Yes. The wadi holds constant moisture and natural ant colonies. After rain, waves of ants drift towards adjoining bare plots.

Should drainage be finished before we treat the ants?

Drainage is not finished everywhere yet. We treat ants before drainage is complete. Preventive building-stage treatment beats waiting for infrastructure to finish.

Do ants come from Al Falaq Al Jadid next door?

Al Falaq Al Jadid is close and may be a source. But ants in Al Shubaikah Al Jadid usually come from soil on the site itself. Coordinated treatment of both schemes may be more effective.

How many times must a plot be treated before building starts?

One unified treatment is enough if done before digging and building. If treatment is delayed, a second treatment before walls are raised may be needed.

How much does ant control in Al Shubaikah Al Jadid cost?

It is set after the inspection, because the price follows the type of infestation, the size of the space, how far it has spread and the number of visits it needs. Send a photo and a description on WhatsApp and we will give you an estimate before we reach Al Shubaikah Al Jadid.