A technician fitting exclusion netting to a building facade

Bird and pigeon control in Hatim Makkah

Hatim is farmland and open wadi bed at the far eastern edge of Al Sharai, spread on both sides of the Makkah to Taif expressway between the hamlet of Al Hamidah and Jabal Laban. Pigeons migrate from palm farms and running springs seeking nesting sites on scattered rural houses. Constant water from the springs and food from orchards keep pigeon pressure high 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 Hatim

Farms and palm groves on the wadi banks provide rich feeding grounds for pigeons. Birds spend daylight hours foraging in the orchards and seek nesting places on elevated farmhouses at nightfall. Vast distances between buildings make site access difficult but pose no problem for flying birds. The method is set out in full on what Bird and pigeon control involves.

The first reason

Palm orchards and running springs supply constant food

Palm groves on Wadi Al Sharai banks and running springs provide constant water and food. Pigeons feed in the orchards and search for safe nesting sites on elevated houses. Pressure on farmhouses is very high because food is available year round.

The second reason

The wadi provides seasonal water and natural shelter

Wadi Al Sharai carries flash floods after rain and leaves damp silt. Pigeons gather on wadi banks and in low-lying areas. Elevated farmhouses on slopes offer safe shelter away from damp open ground.

The third reason

Farm buildings are sparse and ledges are irregular

Rural farmhouses are simply built and ledges are uneven. Pigeons nest in cracks and irregular corners. Deterrents need custom sizing because no two ledges are alike.

Hatim on the map

Hatim sits about 2 km from Thaniyah and about 3 km from Barakah.

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Before treatment

The building decides which deterrent works

The area is crossed by the bed of Wadi Al Sharai, which carries flash floods after rain then dries to damp silt. Farms and orchards line the wadi banks, and rural houses are very widely spaced. Agricultural land provides steady food and seasonal water feeds a stable pigeon population.

A narrow concrete projection on a building facade

Ledge width

Farmhouse ledges are irregular and vary in height and width, built from simple stone or brick, and need custom deterrents.

Outdoor condenser units on a building roof

Air conditioning platforms

Window air conditioners are rare on farmhouses, but simple open balconies provide perching points.

A twig nest sitting on a building projection

The nest itself

Nesting clusters in natural cracks on irregular ledges and in corners between building and ground.

Bird droppings marking an exterior concrete wall

The droppings pattern

Droppings accumulate on simple ledges and leave dark stains on stone and clay; wadi humidity increases buildup.

A mesh covered ventilation opening in an exterior wall

Openings and shafts

Windows on farmhouses are simple and may be large, and pigeons find gaps around windows and doors.

A water tank standing on a building roof

Around the roof tank

Roof tanks are rare or simple on farmhouses, but pigeons may perch on ledges around any equipment.

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 Sharai Sub-Municipality

Al Sharai is the eastern growth front of Makkah along King Faisal Road and the Taif road. Settled quarters sit beside recently renamed schemes where plots are still vacant and buildings are going up, so construction sites, fill and open excavations lie next to occupied homes. Wadi channels such as Wadi Mudarraja, Wadi Al Sharai and Wadi Al Mughammas carry flash floods after rain and dry out to damp silt, while dust blows off the open hills. Roadside shops, restaurants and warehouses line the Taif road, and to the east the area shades into villages, palm farms and springs.

Questions about this district

Palm orchards and nearby springs supply many pigeons. How do I control this?

Constant water and food in the orchards and springs keep pressure very high. Treatment focuses on very strong ledge deterrents. Each farmhouse needs robust protection because pigeons are drawn from the orchards.

Does Wadi Al Sharai make the pigeon problem worse in wet seasons?

Yes, seasonal water in the wadi attracts large numbers of pigeons. The area becomes more humid after rain, raising pressure on houses. Treatment may need more frequent checks during wet seasons.

My farmhouse ledge is irregular. Will deterrents fit it?

Yes, we fit custom deterrents to irregular ledges and varied corners. Deterrents go on every likely nesting point.

Does Jabal Laban nearby supply extra pigeons?

Jabal Laban and surrounding hills are natural pigeon zones. Birds descend from the hills to orchards then to farmhouses. Treatment focuses on strong deterrents that repel birds arriving from the hill.

How many treatments per year does a farming area like Hatim need?

Constant food and water make pressure high year round. One treatment in year one may not suffice. Treatment every four to six months is recommended.

Can I reduce pigeons by watering the orchards less?

No, the orchards are not yours and running springs depend on natural water. Treatment focuses on house deterrents, not reducing natural food sources.

How much does bird and pigeon control in Hatim 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 Hatim.