Bird and pigeon control in Harat Al Yaman, 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 Yaman

Buildings near the souqs attract heavier pigeon concentrations during early morning and evening hours, when birds gather to feed on spilled grain and produce. The method is set out in full on Bird and pigeon control in detail.

The first reason

Deep crevices in aged stone and cracked foundations

Old coral stone breaks and settles, leaving deep fissures between rooftops and building bases that pigeons favour for nesting. These natural cavities offer protection from rain and wind, yet removing nests from them requires precision work to avoid damage to the historic structure or its integrity.

The second reason

Rooftop water towers in narrow alleyways

Water storage on old rooftops in the tight alleyways gives pigeons elevated perching and observation points. The confined space around these towers makes it difficult to install deterrents without interfering with water access or blocking resident movement around the buildings.

The third reason

Traditional drainage and shared building entrances

Historic houses have interlocking architectural details and shared passages that are hard to access. Pigeons use these routes and roof gaps to move between buildings, requiring thorough surveying before any deterrent placement can be effective.

Harat Al Yaman on the map

Harat Al Yaman sits about 0.5 km from Harat Al Bahr and about 0.5 km from Harat Al Mazloum.

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Before treatment

The building decides which deterrent works

Coral stone buildings stand shoulder to shoulder in the old quarter, their close spacing and narrow lanes providing countless crevices and shadowed spaces where pigeons nest and hide.

A narrow concrete projection on a building facade

Ledge width

The narrow ledges between adjoining buildings leave minimal space for deterrent installation, requiring flexible, low profile products that fit tight crevices.

Outdoor condenser units on a building roof

Air conditioning platforms

Air conditioning units on old facades are positioned randomly and create cavities behind them where pigeons shelter and hide from sight.

A twig nest sitting on a building projection

The nest itself

Nests in tight alleys stay sheltered from wind and direct sun, making those spots favoured year round for nesting activity.

Bird droppings marking an exterior concrete wall

The droppings pattern

Droppings accumulate fast on low sheltered rooftops trapped between buildings, attracting more insects and parasites than open rooftop areas do.

A mesh covered ventilation opening in an exterior wall

Openings and shafts

Gaps between roofs and shared passages offer easy routes up and down for pigeons and need careful attention when barriers are fitted.

A water tank standing on a building roof

Around the roof tank

Old roof tanks are surrounded by fissures that let pigeons stand close to water and access it easily.

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.

The character of Harat Al Yaman

Historic district: close-set buildings, narrow lanes and ageing services

Historic close set buildings form a complex network of routes and gaps that pigeons exploit. Work here demands deep understanding of aged structures and their original architecture.

Questions about this district

Will installing deterrents damage the old coral stone construction?

We choose materials and fixing methods to suit the stone type and condition. Some lanes house rare protected coral stone, so we use techniques that avoid drilling or distorting the original fabric of the building.

Pigeons nest in crevices between the old rooftops, how do you remove them?

We inspect each crevice from inside and out and measure its depth. For deep fissures, we use specialised filling that maintains air circulation and will not crack as the stone continues to settle.

Is the pigeon population here different from newer districts?

Yes, these birds are adapted to confined spaces and low rooftops and rarely fly far. Removing nests alone is insufficient; we must also block their return routes to the adjacent roofs.

Can you reach rooftops through these very narrow alleyways?

Yes, we use lightweight equipment and sometimes climb via shared stairways. Many buildings require consent from several residents since rooftops are often shared property.

The souqs below shed food waste constantly, does that draw more pigeons?

Certainly; vegetable and meat scraps in the markets feed pigeons daily near the rooftops. Regular market cleaning helps, but roof deterrents remain essential.

Does moisture from the souqs and sea affect the durability of deterrents?

We select moisture resistant materials that withstand sea salt spray from nearby. Areas close to the markets and waterfront need periodic maintenance of deterrents.

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