A technician fitting exclusion netting to a building facade

Bird and pigeon control in North Obhur Jeddah

North Obhur is a seafront zone on the north bank of Sharm Obhur on the Red Sea coast, lined with villas, rest houses and beach resorts directly on the shore. Sea humidity is high all year and salt laden breezes keep timber and render damp, whilst irrigated lawns in villas and resorts and gardens beside the corniche stay wet with standing water. Seabirds and gulls nest readily on roofs and balconies in large numbers because the coast offers abundant food and the nearness to the sea keeps them close to the neighbourhood.

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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 North Obhur

High sea humidity, irrigated green spaces, and standing water in gardens provide ideal conditions for birds and insects, and large seabird populations live on the shore and nest in high numbers on resorts and villas throughout the year. The method is set out in full on our Bird and pigeon control service.

The first reason

High humidity and damp timber year-round throughout the year

High sea humidity and salt laden winds keep timber and walls damp most of the year in North Obhur. Wooden ledges and balconies become perfect shelters for pigeons and insects, and birds nest readily in damp protected cavities and gaps where sea winds cannot reach them.

The second reason

Irrigated green spaces and standing water in gardens

Villas and resorts have large irrigated gardens and lawns daily maintained around the corniche, standing water and small stagnant pools attract mosquitoes and insects, and birds come to drink and feed then stay to nest on high roofs and balconies away from ground level predators.

The third reason

Chalets and rest houses closed for extended seasonal periods

Beach chalets and rest houses along the creek stand empty for long spells during cooler months, and birds and insects settle readily in these unoccupied structures. Pigeons nest in openings and abandoned balconies that stand unvisited for weeks or months at a time.

Landmarks of North Obhur

In North Obhur, villas and resorts are located by North Obhur Beach and Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Street. The high humidity and irrigated gardens throughout require comprehensive treatment across all balconies and roof edges to be fully effective.

Sharm Obhur
North Obhur Beach
Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Street
Jeddah Tower
Jeddah Economic City

Before treatment

The building decides which deterrent works

North Obhur is the northern seafront strip of Jeddah on the north bank of Sharm Obhur, with villas, rest houses, beach resorts and chalets on the shore. Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Street crosses the district and the Jeddah Tower site sits nearby within Jeddah Economic City.

A narrow concrete projection on a building facade

Ledge width

The ledges of seafront villas and resorts are very damp and salt laden, so the deterrent base must be robust and fastened with stainless steel fixings resistant to salt corrosion.

Outdoor condenser units on a building roof

Air conditioning platforms

Air conditioning units are numerous on balconies and roofs in resorts, the gaps around them stay damp and provide protection from sea winds, so the deterrent must seal these gaps completely.

A twig nest sitting on a building projection

The nest itself

Nests on seafront balconies are large and sturdy because seabirds build strong nests, cleaning and treatment may take longer than inland properties.

Bird droppings marking an exterior concrete wall

The droppings pattern

Droppings and debris from nests fall onto the balcony and garden below, and moisture keeps odours lingering for long periods.

A mesh covered ventilation opening in an exterior wall

Openings and shafts

Openings and windows on the seafront may stand open constantly for sea air and ventilation, and birds can enter through them, so protective netting over all openings is essential.

A water tank standing on a building roof

Around the roof tank

Multiple water sources including tanks and irrigation basins provide birds with several drinking sources, so closing or reducing all these water supplies is necessary to discourage birds from settling in the area 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 Dhahban Sub-Municipality

Dhahban sub municipality is the northern coastal strip of Jeddah, running from the north bank of Sharm Obhur up to the old village of Dhahban and Salman Bay. Its districts are recently built, with owner occupied villas and apartments, beach resorts and chalets on the shore, and land subdivisions still being developed. Nearness to the sea keeps humidity high all year, irrigated lawns in villas, resorts and district parks hold water, Wadi Obhur and the vacant plots between buildings give rodents and reptiles shelter, and the old fishing village of Dhahban gives the far north a rural edge.

Questions about this district

Our seafront house is very damp and pigeons nest on the balcony every year. What do we do?

We remove nests, droppings and parasites from the balcony and roof, fit a deterrent to the ledge and balcony edges made from materials that withstand sea spray and salt corrosion, and we recommend you clear standing water from the balcony daily.

Our garden is irrigated daily and has standing water basins. Does this attract birds?

Yes, standing water and basins attract birds and insects, birds come to drink and bathe then nest on your roof and balcony. We recommend reducing watering frequency and either removing water basins or covering them completely with mesh netting.

We close our rest house in winter and pigeons nest in it when it is closed. Is that normal?

Yes, closed unoccupied buildings offer birds and insects safe shelter. Before closing the property we fit deterrents to all openings and balconies, and we recommend a full inspection when you reopen to check for new nests and clean out any settling debris.

Salt and humidity destroy any deterrent we fit. Will it last a full year?

Metal deterrents corrode quickly in a seaside environment. We use stainless steel and salt resistant materials, and recommend inspection and cleaning every three months to remove salt deposits and algae buildup from the fasteners.

The beach is full of seabirds and gulls. Is it possible to stop them completely?

Seabirds are numerous but the deterrent stops them landing and nesting directly on your roof and balcony. We recommend not leaving food exposed and regularly clearing fallen crumbs and debris from the garden and balcony areas.

How long does it take to treat a seaside villa or resort completely?

That depends on how many balconies, roof areas and surrounding openings need covering. A single villa or rest house may take one or two days of survey, cleaning and installation work depending on the building size and scope.

How much does bird and pigeon control in North Obhur 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 North Obhur.