A technician fitting exclusion netting to a building facade

Bird and pigeon control in Umm Hablain Jeddah

Umm Hablain is a newly established district on Jeddah's north eastern fringe beyond Al Rayyan, split into eastern and western sections with ongoing construction and subdivisions. Much of the housing is new or under development, many units let to single workers alongside warehouses and heavy lorry traffic. Vacant plots and open excavations shelter rodents and birds, and pigeons arrive from nearby waste sites and new building projects.

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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 Umm Hablain

The new district is in constant construction with exposed excavations providing shelter for wildlife, and pigeons colonise new buildings before occupation begins. The method is set out in full on our Bird and pigeon control service.

The first reason

Vacant plots and open excavations

Excavations and vacant ground in the new district shelter rodents, reptiles and birds alike. Pigeons migrate from those sites and establish themselves on new buildings before they are occupied. Early treatment is crucial before pigeon populations stabilise in the new structures.

The second reason

High groundwater and incomplete drainage

Groundwater is close to surface and drainage networks are unfinished, leaving pools standing in excavations and depressions. Stagnant water attracts insects, frogs and birds, and pigeons find drinking water and food in every corner.

The third reason

New buildings with wide spacing between them

New structures stand widely spaced across large plots, and the gaps between them shelter pigeons from wind. Pigeons first colonise those gaps before reaching roofs. Roof deterrents alone are sufficient, but surrounding open ground remains an active source.

Umm Hablain on the map

Umm Hablain sits about 4.5 km from Al Kawthar and about 6.5 km from Al Rayyan.

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Before treatment

The building decides which deterrent works

A new subdivision crossed by Wadi Umm Hablain and its dam, with ongoing construction and vacant ground everywhere. Groundwater sits close to the surface, drainage networks are incomplete, and street infrastructure lags behind building pace.

A narrow concrete projection on a building facade

Ledge width

New ledges on modern villas and blocks are clean and level, and fixings are strong initially but ongoing excavation and construction vibration gradually loosen them.

Outdoor condenser units on a building roof

Air conditioning platforms

Air conditioning platforms on new ledges provide sheltered nesting cavities, and pigeons nest underneath before roosting on the top edge.

A twig nest sitting on a building projection

The nest itself

Nests in new unoccupied buildings contain eggs, chicks and parasites that must be fully removed before occupation to prevent indoor infestations.

Bird droppings marking an exterior concrete wall

The droppings pattern

Droppings on new ledges fall forcefully with wind and rain, leaving stains on fresh light coloured facades below.

A mesh covered ventilation opening in an exterior wall

Openings and shafts

Openings and ventilation shafts on new roofs are numerous and ventilation systems are uncovered, giving pigeons multiple entry routes.

A water tank standing on a building roof

Around the roof tank

Roof tanks on new villa roofs stand high on metal legs, and pigeons perch on the legs and enter through tank vents; barriers encircle the tank clear of working parts.

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 Umm Hablain

New development: ongoing construction and vacant plots between the homes

In a new development, ongoing construction and vacant ground supply shelter continuously for pigeons, so rapid treatment and heavy duty installation are essential because the surrounding environment keeps attracting fresh flocks.

Questions about this district

Building is still underway; should I start treatment now or wait for completion?

Start now, because pigeons establish themselves on new buildings quickly and ongoing construction presents fresh opportunities daily. Early action prevents settlement; waiting makes removal much harder later.

Exposed excavations are close by; do pigeons arrive directly from them?

Yes, excavations and vacant ground provide shelter and foraging. Pigeons migrate easily between excavation sites and new buildings, and distance does not deter them.

Groundwater is high and drainage incomplete; does that increase pigeon numbers?

Standing water attracts insects, frogs and birds, and pigeons drink from temporary pools. Improving drainage will reduce attraction, but pigeons persist while shelter is available.

The villa is unoccupied and pigeons have nested; should I remove the nests?

Yes, remove nests and seal gaps before moving in. Empty homes are highly attractive to pigeons, and fitting deterrents now prevents their return when the house is occupied.

The area is dusty and polluted; do barriers self clean?

Barriers do not self clean, and dust and salt deposit on them. Annual cleaning extends lifespan and maintains effectiveness.

Does every house in the district need treatment or only some?

Each building needs separate treatment; pigeons do not travel far between villas but find shelter in any one they encounter. Complete coverage stops the problem entirely.

How much does bird and pigeon control in Umm Hablain 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 Umm Hablain.