Flea control in Al Nahdah, 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 Al Nahdah

High sea humidity all year round from the nearness to the sea and many irrigated gardens around villas and the scheme provide very ideal conditions for fleas. The method is set out in full on Flea control in detail.

The first reason

Dense trade and available food

Hira Street itself carries very dense trade in restaurants, sweet shops and markets. Rodents and cockroaches live beneath these shops and carry fleas. Spaces close to the main street have far more rodent activity than residential areas away from it.

The second reason

Sea humidity from nearness to shore

Al Nahdah is very close to the Red Sea coast, and high sea humidity all year creates ideal conditions for fleas. Salt laden air keeps walls, timber and carpets damp constantly.

The third reason

Irrigated gardens and sealed spaces

Villas in Al Nahdah have irrigated gardens, and flats near the main street may have sealed damp spaces. Chalets and rest houses scattered through the area may stand sealed for long periods.

Landmarks of Al Nahdah

Hira Plaza and Al Nahdah Park are well known local reference points in the district. We access the house via Hira Street between King Abdulaziz Road and Prince Sultan Road and locate it relative to the park and the plaza.

Hira Street
King Abdulaziz Road
Prince Sultan Road
Hira Plaza
Al Nahdah Park
Umar ibn Al Khattab Mosque

Before treatment

The resting places map the infestation

Al Nahdah extends between King Abdulaziz Road and Prince Sultan Road along Hira Street in northern Jeddah, residential in its inner blocks with dense commercial activity on the main streets, and very close to the Red Sea coast.

The base of the carpet

The carpet base in a flat in Al Nahdah is damp from sea humidity and from any irrigated garden, and visible damp may be present.

Where the animal sleeps

A pet sleeps away from external doors and windows near Hira Street with its constant activity.

Flea dirt

Flea dirt accumulates in the pile of damp carpets and cushions and in furniture near windows.

Furniture edges and upholstery

The edges of furniture and upholstery are damp from sea humidity and the many irrigated gardens in the district.

Joints in a hard floor

Floor joints are damp from sea humidity and salt air seeping through walls.

Damp shade outdoors

Damp shade outside the house in gardens and gaps between villas and flats is near Hira Street with its many restaurants and shops.

How we work

1
Inspect and confirm

We confirm it is fleas rather than another biting insect, and fix the animal's sleeping points, its routes and the shaded ground outside. Where there is no animal in the house, we look for the host they came from.
2
Treat the floors and soft furnishings

A residual with an insect growth regulator, worked into the carpet base, the floor and wall junction and the edges under furniture. The regulator stops a larva becoming an adult, which is what breaks the cycle.
3
The host and the shade outside

We treat the shaded ground and the outdoor lying spots, and we agree with you that the animal's veterinary treatment happens on the same day, because any host left out of the job re-seeds the floor.
4
Vacuuming, then the follow-up visit

Repeated vacuuming vibrates the floor and draws the pupae out onto a treated surface. We come back about two weeks later to take the emerged generation before it lays.

What flea control includes

Confirmation before anything is applied

Telling a flea bite from the alternatives, and fixing the resting places and the centre of the infestation.
Carpet base and floor line treatment

A residual and a growth regulator worked down into the pile and under furniture edges, not laid across the visible surface.
Shade and damp outdoors

The shaded patches by entrances and around drains and taps, the only ground outside where larvae survive.
The source when there is no pet

Stray cats sheltering under an outside stair, or rodents in the voids, each handled on a different footing.
The vacuum schedule and aftercare

When to vacuum, how to empty the machine, and why the carpet is not steam cleaned afterwards. Ventilation time we give you on the call, because it changes with the product and the space.
A follow-up timed to emergence

A date about two weeks on, timed to the pupae leaving the cocoons, and re-treatment of any room where fresh bites are still starting.

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

Do the restaurants and sweet shops on Hira Street attract fleas?

Yes. The many restaurants and sweet shops provide food in abundance for rodents and cockroaches. These animals carry fleas. Villas and flats near the main street are more exposed.

Is sea humidity in Al Nahdah different from other areas?

Yes. Al Nahdah is very close to the sea and humidity is very high all year. Salt laden air keeps timber and walls damp constantly. Fleas breed far faster.

Can sealed chalets and rest houses harbour fleas?

Yes, greatly. Sealed coastal chalets standing closed for long spells can harbour fleas and rodents. When you open a chalet you may find severe infestation.

How many follow up visits do I need in a district close to sea with dense trade?

Districts close to sea with dense trade need follow up visits sooner. High humidity and available food make the flea life cycle faster.

Is treatment of space beneath the main street necessary?

We do not treat the public street itself. But gaps around your house foundation and beneath boundary walls we treat with care.

Can rest houses on the creek bring fleas to nearby villas?

Yes. Sealed rest houses may harbour fleas and rodents. These animals may move from a nearby chalet into an adjoining villa. Treatment of external boundaries is essential.

How much does flea control in Al Nahdah 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 Al Nahdah.