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

Ant control in As Salamah Makkah

As Salamah stretches from the Umrah checkpoint to the Al Qazzaz scheme along the old Jeddah to Makkah road, behind the former Makkah traffic department. It links the new expressway to the Umrah zone, and traffic and construction have cut through the district. The transit quarter mixes shops, flats, schools and hotels, and ants find multiple sources here.

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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 As Salamah

The district borders the Umrah zone and pilgrimage routes, and sees daily traffic from pilgrims and umrah visitors. Ants here travel with visitors, goods and luggage, making the problem seasonal and severe during peak travel times. The method is set out in full on the full Ant control page.

The first reason

Pilgrim and visitor traffic carries ants daily

The district lies near the Umrah checkpoint on the main Jeddah Makkah road, and pilgrims and umrah visitors pass through daily. Ants travel in visitor luggage and goods. Each umrah season brings a new wave of ant arrivals.

The second reason

Shops, restaurants and hotels provide food all day

Shops, restaurants and hotels on the old road expose food day and night. Ants do not search long for food here. The transit nature means ants spread easily between properties.

The third reason

Third Ring Road and Old Road bring ants from multiple areas

The Third Ring Road and old Jeddah Makkah road connect the district to other zones. Ants travel with transport and goods. Each road is a new ant entry point into the district.

As Salamah on the map

As Salamah sits about 2 km from Al Fayha and about 3 km from Al Buhayrat.

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Before treatment

The species and the trail decide the bait

A stretch from the Umrah checkpoint to the Al Qazzaz scheme along the old Jeddah to Makkah road, cut by Umm Al Mumineen Road and the Third Ring Road, containing residential compounds, modern apartment buildings, schools and Makkah Bus stops.

Small ants on spilled sugar across a pale surface

The sweet feeders

Restaurants and shops expose sweets, and sugar-seeking ants come from the old road and daily traffic.

The grease and protein feeders

Hotels and restaurants provide oils and fats, and grease-seeking ants move from the hotel to nearby flats.

A line of ants running along the base of a wall

The trail and its direction

The ant trail begins on the old road or at the hotel, travels across the street and pavements, enters flats via low foundations and windows.

Moisture before food

Moisture from bus stations and park irrigation supplies ant needs, and ants move from moisture sources to flats.

Loose soil between the slabs of an outdoor path

The nest outside the building

The mother colony may be under the road, hotel or bus station, and treatment must account for main traffic routes.

Winged ants

Winged ants appear seasonally, and visitor traffic and exposed food create rapid breeding conditions during Hajj and Umrah seasons.

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.

Landmarks of As Salamah

The district lies between the old Jeddah Makkah road and the Third Ring Road, and work here must recognise the Umrah checkpoint as the main entry point. Hassan ibn Thabit Mosque and the Al Qazzaz scheme mark the district's limits, and treatment must reach all hotels and shops via one congested route.

Old Makkah Jeddah Road
Umm Al Mumineen Road
Third Ring Road
Umrah Checkpoint
Al Qazzaz Scheme
Hassan ibn Thabit Mosque

Questions about this district

Does being near the Umrah zone mean As Salamah has more ants than other areas?

Yes. The Umrah zone provides daily traffic, goods and multiple entry routes. Ants travel with visitors and luggage. Umrah season increases the problem significantly.

Is treating my flat enough if shops are attached to it?

No. Adjacent shops provide constant food sources. Ants move from shops to flats through shared walls. Both must be treated together.

Are the hotels a continuous ant source for the district?

Yes. Hotels provide food and multiple entry routes. Ants from hotels move to nearby flats and shops. Treating around the hotel perimeter is necessary.

Does heavy visitor traffic make ant control more difficult?

Significantly. Traffic means new ants arrive daily. Treatment needs periods of light traffic or repeated applications. Coordinating with low traffic times is important.

Does Hajj and Umrah season increase ants dramatically?

Dramatically. Traffic, goods and food all increase. Pre season treatment is essential. Repeated treatments during the season may be needed.

Are the schools in the district an additional ant source?

Schools may provide suitable ant habitat but the main sources are traffic, shops and hotels. Schools are part of the problem but not the primary cause.

How much does ant control in As Salamah 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 As Salamah.