A technician fitting exclusion netting to a building facade

Bird and pigeon control in Al Safa Jeddah

Al Safa is one of the oldest and largest districts of northern Jeddah, stretching across a huge area with villas, houses and apartment buildings spread across a long grid. Prince Majid Road sees unbroken traffic from restaurants, furnished flats and popular markets. Buildings are old and water and sewer lines are decades old. Gaps in old buildings and worn pipework give cockroaches, rodents and pigeons secure shelter together. High population density and constant commercial activity provide food year round.

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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 Al Safa

Dense old buildings and aged pipework provide safe shelter for insects and rodents, and pigeons nest alongside them. The method is set out in full on our Bird and pigeon control service.

The first reason

Extremely old water and sewer infrastructure

Al Safa has water and sewer lines that are very old and many leak, leaving permanent dampness. Gaps and leaks create ideal conditions for cockroaches and rodents. Pigeons do not nest alone here but share the space with other pests.

The second reason

Gaps and cracks throughout the old buildings

Old buildings have numerous cracks and voids from settling and damage. Pigeons, cockroaches and rodents all use these gaps as shelter. Old wood and metals corrode and create natural openings.

The third reason

Congested commercial streets with numerous restaurants

Prince Majid Road and adjacent streets have many restaurants, furnished flats and shops crammed together. Scraps on the ground attract birds and insects. Commercial kitchens provide constant food supply.

The character of Al Safa

Mixed district: shops at street level with homes above them

A mixed old district means nests are not the only problem but cockroaches and rodents occupy the same shelter. Old pipework and gaps create environments for insects, rodents and pigeons all together. Treatment must be comprehensive for all pests, not pigeons alone.

Before treatment

The building decides which deterrent works

A very large old district with buildings constructed decades ago, villas, family houses and apartment blocks, extremely old water and sewer networks, congested commercial streets packed with restaurants, popular shops and furnished apartments.

A narrow concrete projection on a building facade

Ledge width

Ledges on old buildings vary greatly and are often cracked, with weak ceilings underneath.

Outdoor condenser units on a building roof

Air conditioning platforms

Air conditioning systems on old buildings are rare or very outdated, and platforms are often weak.

A twig nest sitting on a building projection

The nest itself

Nests on old roofs are very dense and may be layered and partially decayed.

Bird droppings marking an exterior concrete wall

The droppings pattern

Droppings accumulate very fast because of constant commercial traffic.

A mesh covered ventilation opening in an exterior wall

Openings and shafts

Openings are numerous in old buildings and pigeons enter easily.

A water tank standing on a building roof

Around the roof tank

Old roof tanks may not be well covered and the surrounding area is favoured shelter.

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 Airport Sub-Municipality

The Airport sub-municipality covers some of the oldest established districts of northern Jeddah, gathered around King Abdulaziz International Airport between Madinah Road, King Fahd Road and Prince Majid Road. The stock is villas, single family houses and apartment blocks built decades ago, many served by ageing water and sewer lines. Commercial streets such as Quraish, Sari and Sultan bin Salman are lined with restaurants, furnished flats and popular markets. Dense commercial kitchens, worn pipework and the gaps in older buildings give cockroaches and rodents steady food and shelter, and the high resident population keeps that pressure constant through the year.

Questions about this district

Do old buildings need different treatment methods than modern ones?

Very much. Old buildings have numerous gaps and may have weak foundations. Fitting must be more careful and deterrents may need additional reinforcement.

Do cockroaches and rodents live alongside pigeons in the same position?

Yes, droppings and gaps create environments for insects and rodents. Treatment must address all pests.

How do you handle furnished flats and restaurants on the ground floor?

Food scraps from restaurants and furnished flats attract insects and pigeons. We focus on cleaning the ground floor first.

Does moisture from leaking pipes create conditions for parasites?

Very much. Permanent dampness favours parasite breeding. Chemical treatment is necessary alongside the deterrent.

How often does the commercial area need cleaning to remove scraps?

Commercial areas should be cleaned daily. Scraps from restaurants and furnished flats accumulate very fast.

Can some old roofs support the weight of heavy deterrent systems?

Some old roofs are very weak. We inspect the structure first and may use lighter deterrents or alternative fixing methods.

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