Bird and pigeon control in Al Sanabel, 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 Sanabel

Pigeons in Al Sanabel settle mainly on the narrow ledges of block edges, window sills and drainage channels, and the number of storeys means recurring nest patterns across every facade. The method is set out in full on what Bird and pigeon control involves.

The first reason

Shared roofs and connected drainage systems

Al Sanabel's apartment blocks are woven into a single network of roofs, channels and sewers, so a nesting site in one unit can open into the next. Treating one position means surveying the entire shared infrastructure for access points and alternative routes.

The second reason

Tower height and roof exposure

The stacked residential towers create high vantage points pigeons spot from far away and favour as roosting grounds. Their height means every flat has a different entry and exit route, complicating the closure of all the gaps that connect the shared spaces.

The third reason

Seasonal movement and nearby institutions

The Development Commission and Al Mousa Park draw constant visitor flow through Al Sanabel's streets, and maintenance workers add to the litter that encourages birds to stay. Feeding pressure varies by season and by the time of day.

Landmarks of Al Sanabel

Work in Al Sanabel is coordinated from the main approach routes: we schedule entry from King Khalid Road to the north and progress through the internal courtyards facing Al Iman Mosque, then move between blocks according to the roof access order.

King Khalid Road
Third Ring Road
Muzdalifah Road
Makkah Development Commission
Al Iman Mosque
Al Mousa Park

Before treatment

The building decides which deterrent works

The neighbourhood is built as stacked residential units with repeated floors, shared entrances and unified roof access. Al Mousa Park and the Makkah Development Commission offices nearby maintain steady foot traffic and feeding opportunities.

A narrow concrete projection on a building facade

Ledge width

The ledges of Al Sanabel's apartment blocks are narrow and flat across most of their length, carrying water pipes and electrical cables, and pigeons prefer positions that give them hidden stability.

Outdoor condenser units on a building roof

Air conditioning platforms

Outdoor air conditioning units spread across every flat's facade and create warm, secure spots for roosting and nest assembly.

A twig nest sitting on a building projection

The nest itself

Nests here are built from paper, fibres and dust, and harbour small parasites that can enter flats through cracks in joints and seals.

Bird droppings marking an exterior concrete wall

The droppings pattern

Droppings accumulate directly below the preferred perching spots, and wet facades streaked with spray corrosion mark the active sites clearly.

A mesh covered ventilation opening in an exterior wall

Openings and shafts

Gaps between pipes and narrow clearances around AC units provide hidden entry points which we seal with fine mesh that allows air to flow through.

A water tank standing on a building roof

Around the roof tank

The exposed roof tank in multi-storey buildings becomes a lookout and gathering point, and moisture around it attracts small insects they feed on.

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 Aziziyah (Makkah) Sub-Municipality

Al Aziziyah sub municipality runs from the Bin Dawood markets to the Al Hada road and carries pilgrim traffic to Mina. Hotel towers and furnished apartment blocks fill and empty with the Hajj and Ramadan seasons, and the kitchens, restaurants and markets along Al Masjid Al Haram Road and King Abdulaziz Road leave food waste at every peak. Southwards the fabric loosens into villas and planned streets in An Naseem and Al Awali, then Al Abidiyah's campus and the old farms of Al Husayniyah, where Wadi Uranah holds water after rain and farm enclosures shelter rodents and reptiles.

Questions about this district

Will spike and netting installation spoil the window view from inside?

The mesh and spike systems we install are translucent and fitted to the outer ledge only, so they do not obstruct the view inward and may be almost invisible from across the street. The design adapts to your window width and the way it opens.

Pigeons perch on the air conditioning units above our windows. How do you stop that?

The outdoor AC units offer them a wide, exposed platform, so we remove old nesting material first, then fit angled deterrents on top that make landing unstable. Metal spikes go around the base of the unit itself to block alternative grips.

Do we need permission from the building management before installation begins?

Yes, if the building is under unified management we consult them beforehand. For individually-owned flats, working with the owner is sufficient, but shared ledges and roofs require approval from the residents' association.

How much time passes between cleaning and installing the final deterrent?

We remove nests, droppings and parasites, then wait two days to confirm the birds do not return to that exact spot. In difficult cases we monitor for three days before fitting the permanent barrier.

Will roof deterrents around the water tank affect drainage from it?

The barriers we fit around the tank do not block drainage channels or outlets. We design them for the tank's width and height and leave all water paths clear, so drainage continues without interference.

If we block one roosting site, will pigeons just move to distant spots?

When we seal the primary nesting point they may land elsewhere for a time, but they will search for a secure permanent base. We choose strategic positions on the roof and facades to cover the main routes the birds actually use to move through the building.

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