Bird and pigeon control in Al Hajlah Al Jadid, Makkah

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 Hajlah Al Jadid

Fresh roofs on new buildings attract pigeons to nest quickly before occupancy, often before residents realise the buildings are already colonised by established flocks. The method is set out in full on how we approach Bird and pigeon control.

The first reason

Brand new exposed roofs still empty of residents

New buildings are incomplete and unoccupied, making their roofs clean, safe and visible to pigeons seeking a fresh nesting site. Early treatment stops nesting before it sets and families move in to discover an outbreak.

The second reason

Building sites provide water, material and intermediate shelter

Excavations and trenches fill with water after rain, and stacked timber, rubble and materials offer pigeons shelter before they move to the roof. Clearing such materials from the zone helps reduce the pigeon population.

The third reason

Wide gaps between buildings speed pigeon movement across plots

Empty land lets pigeons move rapidly from one building to the next without obstacle. Deterrents on a single building may not be enough if pigeons find untreated shelter nearby and simply relocate to it.

The character of Al Hajlah Al Jadid

New development: ongoing construction and vacant plots between the homes

New buildings rising among empty plots draw pigeons seeking fresh territory before the neighbourhood fills. Early deterrent fitting before occupancy stops the habit before it takes hold, unlike treatment after the pigeons have settled and established themselves.

Before treatment

The building decides which deterrent works

Wadi Uranah runs through the low ground and holds water after rain, while open building sites and stacked materials offer pigeons water, shelter and temporary refuge from the elements.

A narrow concrete projection on a building facade

Ledge width

New building roofs are wide and smooth, making deterrent fixing easy but requiring strong fixing before occupancy, since the building structure is still settling.

Outdoor condenser units on a building roof

Air conditioning platforms

New air conditioning units drip intermittently during phased operation, but before full occupancy they do not provide the continuous water that sustains large flocks.

A twig nest sitting on a building projection

The nest itself

Early pigeon nests on new roofs are few at first, but multiply rapidly if not treated before construction finishes and families arrive.

Bird droppings marking an exterior concrete wall

The droppings pattern

Droppings on a new roof show quickly and attract more birds, especially when nearby building sites provide food sources.

A mesh covered ventilation opening in an exterior wall

Openings and shafts

Windows and openings on incomplete buildings stand wide open, letting pigeons enter the interior before the structure is finished and access is sealed.

A water tank standing on a building roof

Around the roof tank

New roof water tanks often sit uncovered during final stages, exposing them to falling droppings and contamination from perching birds.

How we work

1
Survey the roof and the facade

We walk the roof, the projections, the condenser platforms and the shafts, separate the nesting positions from the perching ones, and measure and photograph every ledge.
2
Strip the nests and treat the parasites

Droppings are wetted before they are lifted so nothing goes airborne dry, bagged closed, and the nest position is treated for ticks and mites before the surface is sanitised.
3
Close and fit

Netting tensioned on a perimeter wire with no gap at the corners, spikes or wire on the narrow projections, metal mesh across vents and shafts, and the roof drains freed of the nest material packing them.
4
The follow-up visit

We come back to check the tension, the corners and any position the flock has moved to, and correct what has slackened before a bird finds it.

What bird and pigeon control includes

A recorded survey

Every ledge, condenser platform and shaft, photographed, with nesting separated from perching before anything is chosen.
Nest removal and drain clearing

Lifted wet rather than swept dry, bagged closed, and the roof drains freed of the nest material packing them.
Parasite treatment and sanitising

The nest position treated for ticks and mites, then the surface the droppings sat on sanitised.
Sealing and fitting the deterrents

Netting tensioned on a perimeter wire, spikes or wire on narrow projections, and metal mesh across ventilation openings.
Aftercare instructions

The condensate water, food left on the roof, and what should not sit beside a ledge if the attraction is to stay gone.
A follow-up on tension and corners

Netting slackens and corners open over time; the visit corrects that and closes any new position.

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

Do brand new unused roofs attract more pigeons than occupied ones?

Yes. An empty roof is clean, quiet and safe. Pigeons choose quiet rooftops before families arrive and use them. Early treatment before occupancy stops the habit from setting, whereas treating an established flock is much harder.

Does Wadi Uranah which runs through here bring extra wild pigeons?

The wadi provides water and shelter during rains, but pigeons seeking roosts move from the riverbed to nearby buildings. Treating roofs near the wadi stops them from using the buildings as nesting sites.

Do pigeons return to nest again after the nest is removed from a construction site?

Yes, if the building is left without deterrents. The building site and stacked materials offer intermediate shelter and an easy return point. Combining nest removal with deterrent fitting and material clearance stops the pigeons from coming back.

Is fitting a deterrent on one new villa enough when vacant plots surround it?

The villa is protected, but pigeons move to nearby untreated villas. Coordinating with neighbouring properties that are close by gives much better results than treating one building in isolation.

Are wild birds from the Kasab hills different from domestic pigeons here?

Hill birds are fewer in number than domestic pigeons, but they choose the same roosts. Deterrents block them all the same way.

When is the best time to fit deterrents on a brand new building?

As soon as the roof and slab are complete, because pigeons arrive quickly when they see an empty unguarded roof. Waiting until full completion leaves a window for nesting to start.

How much does bird and pigeon control in Al Hajlah 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 Hajlah Al Jadid.