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

Ant control in Shaab Amer Al Jadid Makkah

Shaab Amer Al Jadid is a development scheme in far south Makkah between the Fifth Ring Road and the southern extension of Ibrahim Al Khalil Road, with granted plots and new buildings under construction on vast empty land. Wadi Uranah passes through the middle, and the open sandy ground and seasonal water from the wadi provide the ant with natural shelter long before the new homes are finished.

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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 Shaab Amer Al Jadid

The open white land in Shaab Amer Al Jadid offers ants vast territory to nest and breed before the district is complete. The method is set out in full on what Ant control involves.

The first reason

Vast white open land without obstruction

The entire scheme sits on empty ground. Loose sand makes digging effortless for ants, with no barriers. There are no old buildings or ageing drains, but endless empty spaces provide permanent ant shelter.

The second reason

Wadi Uranah runs through the middle and carries water seasonally

The wadi divides and crosses the scheme, carrying water after every rain. Water saturated ground around the wadi offers ideal ant nesting. Villas and flats beside the wadi are highly exposed.

The third reason

Ongoing construction with exposed ground all around

Construction means constant activity, many openings and loosened earth. Ants nest near the building site and enter completed villas and flats with ease.

Shaab Amer Al Jadid on the map

Shaab Amer Al Jadid sits about 3 km from Al Qararah Al Jadid and about 5.5 km from Al Mudaa Al Jadid.

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Before treatment

The species and the trail decide the bait

The scheme sits on vastly empty land south of the city, Wadi Uranah runs through the middle, construction is ongoing and the ground around it remains largely empty except for the few completed villas and flats.

Small ants on spilled sugar across a pale surface

The sweet feeders

Sugar feeders in Shaab Amer come from the empty land around the villas and flats, and find fresh food in every new house.

The grease and protein feeders

Grease and protein feeders nest in damp soil beside Wadi Uranah, feeding on construction waste and fallen matter.

A line of ants running along the base of a wall

The trail and its direction

The trail runs from the open land towards the villa, climbs its base and enters through cracks and new openings.

Moisture before food

Moisture from the seasonal wadi and the sand full of water provides water all year in certain seasons.

Loose soil between the slabs of an outdoor path

The nest outside the building

The primary nests lie in the empty land around the villa, and may be vast with branches reaching the villa base.

Winged ants

Winged ants in Shaab Amer Al Jadid appear seasonally right after rain when the ground fills with water and nests fill with new brood.

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 Shaab Amer Al Jadid

Shaab Amer Al Jadid sits south of Al Qararah Al Jadid, split through the middle by Wadi Uranah, with villas and flats distributed along the extension of Ibrahim Al Khalil Road and the Fifth Ring Road, so treatment reaches every house easily from these main routes.

Fifth Ring Road
Ibrahim Al Khalil Road
Wadi Uranah

Questions about this district

Does the ant in a new villa in Shaab Amer come from the open land around it?

Certainly yes. The empty land surrounding the villa offers natural nesting. Ants live in the ground and then enter the new villa. Treating the ground around the villa is as important as treating the villa itself.

Does seasonal water from Wadi Uranah make the problem worse?

Very much worse. After every rain, water floods the wadi and saturates the surrounding ground. Ants breed fast. Villas beside the wadi are highly exposed during the rainy season.

Does ongoing construction around the villa attract more ants?

Yes, it does. Construction means digging and disturbed ground. Ants are drawn to activity, openings and loose earth. Villa treatment must be repeated during the building phase.

Does sandy loose soil make digging easy for ants?

Very easy. Loose sand lets ants dig without effort. They build vast nests easily in this ground.

Is a villa far from the wadi less exposed than one close to it?

It may be slightly less, but it is not protected. The endless open ground offers the ant an easy journey from any direction.

Do residents of new villas need continuous treatment?

They may. The ground around the villa is a continuous source. Seasonal treatment may be necessary, especially after rain.

How much does ant control in Shaab Amer 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 Shaab Amer Al Jadid.