Bird and pigeon control in Jabal Al Noor, 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 Jabal Al Noor

Bird activity peaks during visitor hours, and flocking behaviour is visible at gathering points on the mountainside where crowds congregate to photograph the cave. The method is set out in full on the full Bird and pigeon control page.

The first reason

Constant visitor numbers supply ongoing food

Pilgrims and visitors drop food scraps, and pigeons become habituated to this daily supply. Managing the district means coordinating with site administrators and shop owners to reduce discarded food and secure litter bins.

The second reason

High roofs provide safe vantage points

Pigeons nest on the high roofs of apartment blocks around the mountain, where they can watch for visitors and food sources. Deterrents must cover every high point without blocking the view that draws the visitors to the area.

The third reason

The mountain's caves and crags give natural shelter

The Hira Cave and natural rock outcrops shelter wild birds and pigeons. Treatment on the mountain itself is limited, but the buildings and roofs surrounding it can be strongly protected against nesting.

Jabal Al Noor on the map

Jabal Al Noor sits about 1.5 km from Al Adl and about 2.5 km from Al Khansa.

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Before treatment

The building decides which deterrent works

The district experiences heavy daily traffic from pilgrims and visitors all year round, with cafes, restaurants and markets serving both the tourists and the permanent residents.

A narrow concrete projection on a building facade

Ledge width

The high ledges of buildings around the mountain draw pigeons because they overlook food and water sources and the crowds that drop scraps.

Outdoor condenser units on a building roof

Air conditioning platforms

Air conditioning units in the shops and hotels around the mountain are numerous and drip constantly, providing pigeons with continuous drinking water.

A twig nest sitting on a building projection

The nest itself

Nests form quickly on high roofs and narrow outcrops, and birds are drawn to these safe spots away from ground level threats.

Bird droppings marking an exterior concrete wall

The droppings pattern

Droppings accumulate on roofs and balconies facing the main streets, attracting tiny parasites and making the air foul.

A mesh covered ventilation opening in an exterior wall

Openings and shafts

Openings in the older buildings around the mountain allow pigeons to enter from below and climb to the high roofs.

A water tank standing on a building roof

Around the roof tank

The roof tank in these buildings is exposed to fouling from pigeons standing directly on and above it.

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 Maabdah Sub-Municipality

Al Maabdah sub municipality climbs from Al Abtah and Al Jumayzah beside the Al Mualla cemetery up through Al Khansa and Rai Adhakhir to Al Adl, Jabal Al Nour, Wadi Jaleel and Qurtubah on the outer ring roads. It mixes hotels and pilgrim housing near the Grand Mosque with old popular houses on hillside passes, new housing schemes on valley floors that carry flash floods after rain, and industrial plots, workshops and warehouses along Al Hajj Street in Qurtubah. Street widening and expropriation leave partly demolished frontages in Al Khansa.

Questions about this district

Do the large numbers of visitors make pigeon control difficult here?

Yes, visitors drop food constantly, and pigeons are drawn to it. Educating visitors and managing the site through sealed waste bins and signage reduces food availability, but the effort must be continuous.

Do pigeons nest on the mountain itself or on the buildings nearby?

Both. There are wild pigeons on the mountain and domestic pigeons nesting on building roofs nearby. Treatment focuses on the buildings and roofs, with the mountain itself needing ongoing monitoring.

Do the water fountains around the site for visitors supply drinking water for pigeons?

Yes, fountains and drinking stations around the site provide year round water. Fitting barriers to fountains or managing them consistently reduces the site's attraction for birds.

Do the shops and cafes on King Faisal Road draw more pigeons than the residential blocks?

Yes, cafes and restaurants supply ongoing food and waste accumulates faster. Treating the commercial frontages separately may need shop owner approval and coordination with site authorities.

Do older apartment building roofs around the mountain offer pigeons better shelter than new ones?

Yes, older roofs have cracks and deep corners that give better shelter than modern flat surfaces. Treating older roofs takes care not to worsen the building's aging structure.

Will pigeons return after treatment if the mountain itself remains a permanent source?

Yes, the chance of return is high because the mountain and its natural shelters supply ongoing food and shelter. Monitoring and re treating every few weeks maintains the results of the initial work.

How much does bird and pigeon control in Jabal Al Noor 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 Jabal Al Noor.