Bird and pigeon control in Al Murjan, Jeddah

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 Murjan

High sea humidity and salt laden winds keep roof surfaces and pipework damp, encouraging pigeons to settle permanently rather than visit briefly as they do in drier inland areas. The method is set out in full on how we approach Bird and pigeon control.

The first reason

Salt and humidity accelerate metal corrosion fast

Ordinary metal deterrents rust quickly in the coastal environment. We use rust resistant materials and special coatings, but even these need regular maintenance. Pigeons exploit any weakness the rust and wear create in the deterrent structure.

The second reason

Irrigated gardens and greenery feed the pigeons year round

The district is surrounded by gardens, and homes have irrigated lawn and planting. Grass seeds and live plants provide constant food for pigeons. They have no need to fly far from home to find enough to eat.

The third reason

Salt winds stress and loosen lightweight fittings

Strong coastal winds can shake some lighter deterrent designs. A heavy deterrent fitted securely will hold, but the wind adds pressure to every fixing. We choose strong types and tight fixings that stand the coastal gales.

Al Murjan on the map

Al Murjan sits about 2 km from Al Basatin and about 5 km from Al Muhammadiyah.

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Before treatment

The building decides which deterrent works

A small coastal district on the northern corniche between King Abdulaziz Road and the sea, with low density villas, apartment blocks and gated compounds west of Al Basatin.

A narrow concrete projection on a building facade

Ledge width

Coastal roof ledges are wide and need strong deterrents that withstand wind, salt and constant damp.

Outdoor condenser units on a building roof

Air conditioning platforms

Air conditioning units on coastal villas and flats are coated with salt deposit and oxidation, and pigeons perch on them before nesting.

A twig nest sitting on a building projection

The nest itself

Nests in coastal areas attract marine parasites, and removal requires special care.

Bird droppings marking an exterior concrete wall

The droppings pattern

Droppings mix with humidity and salt, intensifying smell and drawing more insects.

A mesh covered ventilation opening in an exterior wall

Openings and shafts

Roof openings in coastal areas may be wider due to wind damage, and pigeons enter through them.

A water tank standing on a building roof

Around the roof tank

Coastal roof water tanks need protection from salt and damp, and pigeons may perch on them and contaminate the water.

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 Obhur Sub-Municipality

Obhur sub-municipality runs along Jeddah's northern shoreline from Al Shati up to Obhur Creek. It mixes large villas and gated compounds with busy commercial spines of restaurants, cafes, markets and hotels. Sea humidity is high for most of the year and salt laden breezes keep timber and render damp, while irrigated gardens and lawns surround the corniche and the villa plots. Standing irrigation water, dense planting and food waste from the hospitality strip suit cockroaches, mosquitoes and ants, and the chalets and rest houses scattered along the creek stand empty for long spells, which lets insects and rodents settle undisturbed.

Questions about this district

Al Murjan sits right on the sea. Does salt damage the deterrent?

Yes, salt speeds corrosion greatly. We use salt resistant materials such as stainless steel and treated aluminium. The deterrent lasts for years but needs regular inspection and maintenance cycles.

The villa has a large irrigated garden. Do pigeons still come to nest?

They do. Irrigated gardens with seeding plants provide constant food. The roof deterrent stops nesting, but pigeons still arrive to feed. We advise keeping grass short and managing seed spread.

Damp air causes insects to multiply. Do pigeons bring more of them?

Yes, pigeon droppings feed insects and parasites. Nest and dropping removal cuts parasite load. But humidity alone attracts countless insects regardless of pigeons.

Chalets and rest houses on the creek are closed for long stretches. Do pigeons settle in them?

Absolutely. An empty closed house is highly attractive to pigeons and insects alike. If you own a chalet, we advise fitting a deterrent before closing it for long spells.

Does the deterrent need regular maintenance because of salt and damp?

Yes, we recommend annual inspection at minimum. Salt and humidity require cleaning the deterrent and checking fixings regularly, with quick replacement of any corroded parts.

Sea birds also land on rooftops. Does the pigeon deterrent stop them?

The pigeon deterrent deters most sea birds as well. Larger sea birds and raptors may bypass it. If large birds are a problem, we can add extra measures.

How much does bird and pigeon control in Al Murjan 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 Murjan.