A technician fitting exclusion netting to a building facade

Bird and pigeon control in Al Shubaikah Makkah

Al Shubaikah is one of Makkah's oldest quarters, a very tight historic district overlooking the Grand Mosque from the Hazwarah side. Narrow alleys and tightly packed stone houses create a complex network of perching and nesting sites for pigeons. Jabal Omar's towers and the historic cemetery close it in, and access roads toward the Tanneem exit give pigeons multiple entry and exit routes.

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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 Shubaikah

Pigeon gatherings in Al Shubaikah peak at dawn and late afternoon, when visitor numbers around the Grand Mosque drop and the district becomes quieter. The method is set out in full on our Bird and pigeon control service.

The first reason

Closely spaced rooftops between stone and older buildings

Roofs lie so close together that pigeons can hop easily from one to the next. The tiny gaps between roofs provide shelter from wind and predators that birds would not find in more open areas.

The second reason

Narrow alleys and permanent shadow from mountain and buildings

Permanent shade from Jabal Omar and the enclosed alleyways create a cool damp environment that pigeons favour. This constant shadow reduces the effectiveness of reflective materials and thermal deterrents.

The third reason

Location near Grand Mosque and roads to outlying sites

Proximity to the Grand Mosque and uphill roads toward Tanneem draw daily crowds of worshippers whose dropped food scraps feed pigeons. Al Shubaikah serves as a key staging post between the Haram and distant sites.

Al Shubaikah on the map

Al Shubaikah sits about 0.5 km from Al Hajlah and about 1 km from Al Tandabawi.

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Before treatment

The building decides which deterrent works

Very narrow alleys and adjoining old stone houses sit in the permanent shadow of Jabal Omar, providing the cool damp conditions that pigeons prefer for roosting and nesting.

A narrow concrete projection on a building facade

Ledge width

Ledges are extremely narrow between adjoining roofs and offer safe perching, so the deterrent must fill the entire gap with no cracks or openings left.

Outdoor condenser units on a building roof

Air conditioning platforms

Old air conditioning units on tight stone walls offer pigeons natural protection, and fitting deterrents around them must take account of the building's heritage status.

A twig nest sitting on a building projection

The nest itself

Nests in Al Shubaikah are densely packed and numerous, requiring careful work to remove all old and new nests completely.

Bird droppings marking an exterior concrete wall

The droppings pattern

Droppings on low roofs and in alleys accumulate rapidly and attract insects and rodents, creating a wider health problem.

A mesh covered ventilation opening in an exterior wall

Openings and shafts

Openings between roofs, alleys and shared passages offer pigeons many routes to move through the district and need full study before installation begins.

A water tank standing on a building roof

Around the roof tank

Old roof water tanks are ringed with corroded metal pipes offering multiple perching points for pigeons close to water sources.

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.

Landmarks of Al Shubaikah

Al Shubaikah lies between the historic Al Shubaikah cemetery and the towering Jabal Omar, hemming the district between an old religious landmark and modern construction. Work requires access via tight lanes near the cemetery and care near the Jabal Omar apartments overhead.

The Grand Mosque
Al Shubaikah Cemetery
Jabal Omar
Khalid ibn Al Walid Mosque
Ibrahim Al Khalil Street

Questions about this district

Al Shubaikah sits right next to the Grand Mosque, do nesting pigeons bother visitors?

Yes, droppings fall onto streets and building fronts and may reach small hotels and shops. We focus on removing nests and all droppings from rooftops facing the Haram.

These are very old houses, does fitting deterrents need municipal permit?

Yes, some houses are heritage protected. We work with the municipality and residents to choose installation methods that do not alter the original appearance of the buildings.

Shade is constant and humidity is high, does that affect the materials you use?

Yes, we choose products that resist moisture, mould and mineral salts. Shaded areas need regular maintenance of deterrents because dampness shortens their working life.

Pigeons enter through these narrow alleys, how do you block them?

We inspect every alley and fit mesh barriers over major openings. Some alleys are too tight, so we advise residents to fit light doors at the main entrances.

Al Shubaikah rooftops have old water stations, can pigeons reach the water?

Yes, old water stations offer easy access to birds. We fit barriers around tanks and pipes to prevent perching and nesting near the water.

Al Shubaikah holds heritage sites and many visitors, how do you work without causing disturbance?

We work during periods of lower visitor numbers, often after dawn prayers or late at night. The equipment we use is quiet and safe for heritage structures.

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