Bird and pigeon control in South Obhur, 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 South Obhur

Irrigated gardens and green lawns provide food and shelter for pigeons and insects, and nests harbour micro-organisms and parasites that emerge when the birds disappear. The method is set out in full on the full Bird and pigeon control page.

The first reason

Irrigated gardens and green spaces attract pigeons

South Obhur corniche and villa plots have large gardens watered with fresh water. Pigeons feed on plants and insects in the garden then nest on roofs of chalets and villas very close to the garden.

The second reason

Humidity, salt and standing irrigation water

Standing irrigation water and very high humidity create ideal conditions for mosquitoes, flies and worms. Pigeons come to gardens and water and nest on roofs, then tiny biting insects appear when the pigeons are gone.

The third reason

Closed chalets and unfinished projects

Chalets and rest houses close for part of the year and stand empty for long spells. Unfinished buildings and unoccupied homes offer safe shelters for pigeons and rodents to settle undisturbed for months.

Landmarks of South Obhur

Work in South Obhur is organised via South Obhur Corniche, which connects the chalets and resorts, and Obhur Creek, which separates the area from North Obhur and marks where birds gather and nest.

Obhur Creek
South Obhur Corniche
King Abdulaziz Road
Madinah Road
Hibat Al Rahman Mosque

Before treatment

The building decides which deterrent works

A coastal stretch on the southern shore of Obhur Creek between King Abdulaziz Road and Madinah Road, chalets and rest houses strung along South Obhur corniche, villas and new residential projects behind them.

A narrow concrete projection on a building facade

Ledge width

Ledges on coastal chalets and villas are low and very easy to land on, with balconies and gaps offering natural fixing points but salt eats them away very fast.

Outdoor condenser units on a building roof

Air conditioning platforms

Coastal chalet air conditioning units sit without adequate salt protection and gaps around them offer damp protected shelter for nesting.

A twig nest sitting on a building projection

The nest itself

Nests in coastal areas are very large and heavy and waterlogged because humidity is very high. Removing nests requires caution against wetness and structural damage.

Bird droppings marking an exterior concrete wall

The droppings pattern

Droppings pile up fast and rot due to very high humidity, causing bad smells, pollution and many insects.

A mesh covered ventilation opening in an exterior wall

Openings and shafts

Ventilation openings and light wells in chalets offer entry points for pigeons from the roof. Pigeons use these openings to enter and move between floors with ease.

A water tank standing on a building roof

Around the roof tank

Water tanks on coastal roofs are surrounded by many nests and damp voids, which means water pollution by parasites and bacteria is certain.

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 Obhur Sub-Municipality

Obhur sub-municipality runs along Jeddah's northern shoreline from Al Shati up to Obhur Creek. It mixes large villas and gated compounds with busy commercial spines of restaurants, cafes, markets and hotels. Sea humidity is high for most of the year and salt laden breezes keep timber and render damp, while irrigated gardens and lawns surround the corniche and the villa plots. Standing irrigation water, dense planting and food waste from the hospitality strip suit cockroaches, mosquitoes and ants, and the chalets and rest houses scattered along the creek stand empty for long spells, which lets insects and rodents settle undisturbed.

Questions about this district

The garden is large with tall trees and birds gather. Do pigeons nest on the roof?

Yes, the green garden with insects provides constant food supply. Pigeons come to the garden and then move directly to the roof to nest and rest.

Wadi Obhur flows in winter. Does it bring new pigeons every rainy season?

The wadi moves pigeons and birds between areas during seasonal floods. The main pigeon population comes from the city and settles in the area, with temporary movement from the wadi.

Chalets close in certain seasons and stand empty. Do pigeons nest when unoccupied?

Yes, empty and closed buildings offer perfect shelter for pigeons and rodents. Pigeons choose these places because there is no activity or oversight.

Salt water and humidity are very high. Do barriers corrode quickly?

Yes, salt and humidity corrode metal very fast indeed. Continuous maintenance and corrosion-resistant materials are essential in coastal areas.

After the pigeons went away, tiny biting insects appeared inside the flat. Where did they come from?

Micro-organisms and parasites live in pigeon nests. When pigeons disappear the insects seek new food sources and enter the building through cracks and openings.

The district is brand new and projects are still under construction. Should I start treatment now?

Yes, it is much better to fit deterrents now before building finishes. After completion and settlement, removing nests and deterrents becomes much harder.

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