Bird and pigeon control in Harat Al Baharah, 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 Harat Al Baharah

High sea humidity and salt air saturate buildings year-round, causing rapid decay of old materials, leaving broken edges and damp surfaces that seabirds and gulls readily exploit for nesting and shelter. The method is set out in full on the full Bird and pigeon control page.

The first reason

Sea humidity and rapid structural decay all year

Salt laden air and high humidity throughout Harat Al Baharah cause constant rapid decay of old building materials. Roofs and ledges become broken and damp, and seabirds and gulls find ideal nesting sites in these gaps and cracks that form in the deteriorating fabric.

The second reason

Proximity to the fishing harbour and open food sources

The harbour sits directly beside the quarter and draws large flocks of seabirds; scattered fish, food waste on the shore and open fish processing facilities keep birds feeding in the neighbourhood, so they nest on old house roofs when they are close to this constant food supply.

The third reason

Tightly packed housing and very narrow shared spaces

Lanes are extremely narrow and houses are pressed together with no gaps between them for cleaning or repair, so nests may sit on a ledge shared between two buildings, and deterrents must be coordinated with adjacent neighbours.

Landmarks of Harat Al Baharah

Harat Al Baharah is located by Thuwal Harbour and the adjacent corniche where the old quarter meets the sea. The old roofs and the extremely tight lanes require coordinated treatment with all neighbours in the quarter because roofs are adjoining and nearly continuous.

Thuwal Harbour
Thuwal Corniche
Al Shati Mosque
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

Before treatment

The building decides which deterrent works

Harat Al Baharah is an old quarter in Thuwal on the northern Red Sea coast of Jeddah, with traditional low rise houses tightly clustered on very narrow streets close to the old Thuwal harbour and the corniche maintained by Saudi Aramco.

A narrow concrete projection on a building facade

Ledge width

The old narrow ledges of Harat Al Baharah are broken and saturated with salt and moisture, so the deterrent base must be robust with stainless steel fasteners that resist corrosion.

Outdoor condenser units on a building roof

Air conditioning platforms

Air conditioning units are rare in traditional old housing, but gaps around pipes and gutters are common nesting spots, so the deterrent must seal these voids completely.

A twig nest sitting on a building projection

The nest itself

Nests in the quarter are large and old because birds have nested in them for many years, so cleaning requires extra effort and complete parasite treatment before installation.

Bird droppings marking an exterior concrete wall

The droppings pattern

Droppings fall straight down onto the narrow lane and the flat below, cleanup is quick because the lane is narrow, but persistent moisture keeps odours lingering.

A mesh covered ventilation opening in an exterior wall

Openings and shafts

Small old windows and openings are poorly sealed with age, and birds can enter through them, so protective netting over openings is essential for complete protection.

A water tank standing on a building roof

Around the roof tank

Old water tanks on roofs are corroded and leak constantly, birds drink from the seepage, so sealing the tank completely or replacing it is necessary to stop birds being drawn to the property at all.

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 Thuwal Sub-Municipality

Thuwal sub municipality is a small fishing town on the Red Sea coast at the far northern edge of Jeddah governorate. Its old quarters are closely packed popular and mud built houses on narrow streets, with newer low rise concrete homes from the town's development programme beside them. Sea humidity stays high all year, the fishing harbour and the corniche form its seafront, water arrives by tanker so household tanks are everywhere, and the town sits on Wadi Thuwal, ringed by open ground and by the irrigated green campus of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology.

Questions about this district

Our house is right on the shore and pigeons nest on the roof every year. What can we do?

We climb to the roof and remove nests, droppings and parasites, then fit a strong deterrent to the ledge that can withstand sea spray and salt corrosion. The deterrent will need inspection and maintenance every six months because salt air corrodes metal quickly.

The quarter is so narrow our roof nearly touches our neighbour's. How do you prevent birds crossing over?

We contact the neighbour to explain the shared problem, nests may sit on a ledge you share, we fit deterrents on both sides of the roofs and arrange joint maintenance, and we recommend coordinating with all neighbours in the entire quarter if possible.

Salt and humidity destroy any deterrent we fit. What type lasts here?

We use stainless steel or aluminium deterrents with a special marine grade coating, and recommend inspection and maintenance every six months, with regular removal of salt spray and moisture buildup around the fastening points.

The seabirds are much larger than pigeons. Will the deterrent stop them?

Yes, strong spikes and sharp deterrent systems will repel all sizes of seabirds and gulls, but large birds may attempt to land from different angles, so all ledges and gaps must be covered comprehensively to be effective.

Will fitting a deterrent damage the old building and the damp walls?

Correct installation on the ledge itself will not increase moisture or decay, but we inspect the ledge first to ensure it is sound before fastening. If the ledge is severely broken we may need to carry out minor repairs before the deterrent can be fitted safely.

How long does a complete treatment of the house take?

Inspection, cleaning and fitting deterrents to a single house typically takes one day, but if ledge or wall repairs are needed beforehand the work may take longer. Coordinating with neighbours may add time as well.

How much does bird and pigeon control in Harat Al Baharah 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 Harat Al Baharah.