Bird and pigeon control in Al Rawabi, 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 Rawabi

Pigeons enter via the tunnels and hillside openings, making pest entry control harder here than in traditional districts without underground passages. The method is set out in full on the full Bird and pigeon control page.

The first reason

Mountain tunnels and openings that link both sides of the city

Tunnels cut through hills offer direct safe routes for pigeons to move freely. Tunnel openings on the surface and sides give birds direct access to rooftops and balconies.

The second reason

High and multiple rooftops on tall residential towers

Tall buildings offer rooftops at many heights with numerous fan and air conditioning openings. Pigeons sometimes choose mid level roofs with less foot traffic over the topmost levels.

The third reason

Angled roof surfaces and side openings on residential buildings

Hotel and residential blocks have many side ventilation and light openings. Slightly angled roofs offer perching points where pigeons settle easily.

Landmarks of Al Rawabi

Al Rawabi lies between the pleasant Al Rawabi Garden on one side and the towering Jabal Khandamah on the other. Work requires access via the busy Ajyad Kudai Road and negotiating the mountain tunnels to reach the rooftops.

Rai Bakhsh
Ajyad Kudai Road
Kudai Ajyad Tunnel
Al Rawabi Garden
Jabal Khandamah

Before treatment

The building decides which deterrent works

Mountains carved for living tunnels and modern high rises beside Al Rawabi Garden and Jabal Khandamah. The carved hillside and tunnel system creates complex internal pathways.

A narrow concrete projection on a building facade

Ledge width

High rooftop ledges offer safe perching for pigeons and need strong substantial deterrents that withstand high wind.

Outdoor condenser units on a building roof

Air conditioning platforms

Many air conditioning units on facades and rooftops create cavities behind them, and fitting barriers around each needs high precision.

A twig nest sitting on a building projection

The nest itself

Nests on high rooftops are fewer than in other districts but may hide among ventilation equipment.

Bird droppings marking an exterior concrete wall

The droppings pattern

Droppings on high rooftops collect easily due to wind and need regular cleaning.

A mesh covered ventilation opening in an exterior wall

Openings and shafts

Openings on tall buildings are numerous and spread over many floors, requiring thorough survey before installation.

A water tank standing on a building roof

Around the roof tank

Roof tanks on tall buildings are surrounded by side gaps that shelter pigeons from wind.

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 Al Misfalah Sub-Municipality

Al Misfalah sub municipality runs downhill from the south of the Grand Mosque through Al Misfalah, Kudai and Al Rawabi to Al Taqwa, Al Hindawiyah, Al Khalidiyah and Al Rusayfah at the third ring road. The northern end is old apartment blocks and pilgrim hotels with restaurants along Ibrahim Al Khalil Street and the huge coach parks at Kudai. The south and west are dense popular districts with countless small shops and unplanned hillside housing, some of it already cleared for redevelopment, giving way to orderly land grant schemes in Al Rusayfah beside the railway station.

Questions about this district

Pigeons enter via mountain tunnels, how do you block them there?

We inspect tunnel openings and fit strong metal mesh over them. Some tunnels are very deep, so we advise coordinating with the municipality to install permanent barriers.

Towers are very tall with high rooftops, how do you reach them?

We use safe climbing equipment and safety harnesses. We work with a team trained in high altitude work.

Hotels and furnished apartments are always occupied, does your work disturb residents?

No, we work only on external rooftops and spaces. We usually work at night or quiet times to minimise disturbance.

Jabal Khandamah overlooks us, do pigeons come from the mountain?

Yes, the mountain is a natural habitat for pigeons and birds. We advise protecting windows and openings that overlook the mountain.

Tunnels and hillside openings make the problem complex, how do you handle this?

We work with you on a staged plan: close the tunnels first, then rooftops, then balconies and windows.

Will pigeons return via the tunnels after treatment?

No if tunnel barriers are strong and complete. Regular inspection is essential to ensure barriers remain intact.

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