A pest control technician checking a bin area and an outside floor drain

Fly control in Al Khansa Makkah

Al Khansa is a crowded district running between Al Hajj and Al Abtah Streets, where old popular houses stand alongside newer apartment blocks and the main street is continuously being widened by property demolition. Flies breed underneath raised houses in wet gaps, in cracks of old masonry, and in heaps of demolition waste gathering in alley corners during the ongoing construction and clearance work.

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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 Al Khansa

Flies in demolition and building zones are more numerous and more resistant, finding food in waste heaps and shelter in ruins and new voids. The method is set out in full on our Fly control service.

The first reason

Property demolition and ongoing construction

Property seizures to widen Al Hajj Street leave rubble, gaps and accumulating building waste. This waste feeds flies perfectly and houses them. Treatment kills present flies but fresh waste brings new generations continuously.

The second reason

Gaps below raised houses and newly built blocks

Old houses in Al Khansa sit slightly raised, leaving gaps below them. These gaps are damp, dark and hold street debris. Flies hide there, breed, and escape surface treatment completely.

The third reason

Very high population density and waste buildup

The quarter has extreme population density with too few bins. Demolition adds debris and chaos. Rubbish heaps in tight lanes and around half-demolished buildings make daily cleaning nearly impossible.

Al Khansa on the map

Al Khansa sits about 1 km from Rai Adhakhir and about 1.5 km from Al Maabdah.

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Before treatment

Where the flies are actually coming from

The district links Al Hajj Street with Al Maabdah Street towards the Grand Mosque, bounded by Rai Adhakhir to the north and Al Maabdah and Al Jumayzah to the south. Active demolition, rebuilding and land clearance are part of daily life, and waste, dust and rubble are everywhere.

House fly

The house fly in Al Khansa finds millions of hiding places in cracks and voids, and every demolition and build cycle creates fresh shelter.

A metallic green fly on a wooden surface

Blow fly

The blow fly is drawn to organic waste accumulating in demolition sites and building zones. Existing moisture speeds its development.

Fermenting residue

Food remnants in high-density housing, organic matter embedded in rubble and voids, ferment rapidly and emit odours that attract flies from far away.

The bin base

Shared bin bases in street and alley are constantly overflowing. Scattered rubbish around the bins provides extra food and breeding sites.

The film inside a drain

The shared drain beneath a high density street leaks constantly. Ground around half-demolished buildings becomes very wet.

A metal service door on a building exterior

The service door and its mesh

Open doors and windows in old houses and new construction sites provide easy fly entry. Gaps around pipes stay open throughout building work.

How we work

1
Inspect and trace the source

We trace the flies back to their medium: waste and the bin area, floor traps, drain runs and any standing organic wetness, and we identify the species from its size, its flight and where it settles.
2
Treat the breeding medium

Washing and scouring bin bases and floor traps, and a foam that treats the film inside the pipe, because removing the medium is the only thing that stops production.
3
Treat the resting surfaces

A fly spends most of its time settled on ceilings, cables, the tops of walls and the sunlit wall outside the door, and that is where the residual and the bait go, not into the air.
4
Proofing and the follow-up

We close the ways in and sort out the screens and the doors, then come back on a date matching the emergence of the pupae that were already in the medium on the first visit.

What fly control includes

A source tracing inspection

The species, the breeding medium and the route in, established before anything is applied.
Drains and floor traps

Scouring the film stuck inside the pipe and treating it with foam, which is where drain flies come from and almost nowhere else.
Residual on the resting surfaces

Ceilings, cables, the tops of walls and the sunlit wall outside the door, kept off food preparation surfaces.
Fly bait in protected positions

An attractant bait set at bin areas and service entrances, out of reach of children and pets and away from food.
Aftercare instructions

Ventilation, what to cover, and what needs a screen, an air curtain or a different waste routine.
A scheduled follow-up

A set date matching the emergence of the pupae, and re-treatment of any source still producing.

Landmarks of Al Khansa

Al Khansa lies between Al Hajj Street and Al Maabdah Street, connecting directly from both main roads towards the Grand Mosque. Treatment teams reach it from either main street and work coordinated with foot traffic on both.

Al Hajj Street
Al Abtah Street
Al Adl Cemetery
Al Maabdah Street
Rai Al Hadadah

Questions about this district

Is active building the main cause of flies in Al Khansa?

Building and demolition worsen the problem significantly but are not the sole cause. Cracks in old houses, accumulated waste and overfilled bins are all sources. But property demolition greatly magnifies the issue temporarily.

Will flies disappear after building finishes?

Fly numbers will drop when work ends, but will not disappear entirely. The district itself suits them because of density, cracks and moisture. Post-construction stability will help, but regular treatment will remain necessary.

Can vacant plots and projects be treated?

Yes, vacant plots and building projects can be treated. But fresh waste added daily may recontaminate the site. Regular treatment during construction provides temporary protection until work ends.

Do new residents in new buildings make fly problems worse?

New residents bring new waste and different consumption patterns. But new buildings may be better sealed than old ones, which can ease the problem slightly if well designed.

Is one treatment enough for a new zone in Al Khansa?

No. One treatment fails during active construction. Waste accumulates constantly and new flies emerge fast. Repeat treatment every two or three weeks is essential to manage the pressure.

How does treatment reach under raised houses and building bases?

We use injection equipment and flexible pipes to deliver treatment under foundations and deep gaps. We may temporarily move furniture to reach under houses. This takes coordination with residents but reaches the real breeding sites.

How much does fly control in Al Khansa 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 Khansa.