Fumigation in Al Mansour, Makkah

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 Mansour

Shops and markets along Al Mansour Street keep storage areas underneath, cockroaches live among bags of grain and merchandise, and rodents enter through old drainage openings and cracked foundations. The method is set out in full on Fumigation in detail.

The first reason

Storage spaces under shops are cramped and poorly ventilated

In Al Mansour, the small storage areas beneath shops are tight, narrow and stuffy, with goods stacked tightly. Fumigation must take time to penetrate the confined space and reach every corner, every bag and every gap where insects shelter.

The second reason

Stacked goods trap insects and moisture deep inside packages

Bags of grain and merchandise stored under Al Mansour's shops trap insects and damp air inside, and insects lay eggs in the bags. The fumigation gas must penetrate every bag and sack to kill eggs and living insects throughout the stack.

The third reason

Old building foundations have many entry points for rodents

The foundations of the old buildings in Al Mansour have numerous cracks and gaps from age and decay, through which rodents and insects enter. The entire storage space must be fumigated to kill rodents sheltering in foundation gaps and cracks.

Al Mansour on the map

Al Mansour sits about 1.5 km from Al Hajlah and about 2 km from Ajyad.

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Before treatment

What decides whether fumigation is the right method

Prince Mansour Street is densely packed with small shops and popular markets, and the cramped storage spaces beneath them provide perfect harbouring for insects that hide between stacked goods and packaged merchandise.

Grain and feed

Grain and feed stored in Al Mansour storage spaces may already be infested, and fumigation kills all grain beetles and insects inside the bags and between the stacks.

Cartons and packaging

Boxed goods and packaged items stored in the compartments may carry insect eggs from their source, and fumigation destroys all living stages throughout every box.

Pallets and timber

Pallets and timber used to stack goods shelter insects between the boards, and fumigation gas reaches all the gaps and spaces where pests hide among the wooden supports.

The closed doors of a shipping container

Containers and consignments

Sealed containers and crates stacked in the storage area may harbour pests from incoming shipments, and fumigation destroys them before they spread through the entire merchandise inventory.

A metal ventilation grille in a warehouse wall

Where the gas escapes

Gaps in old foundations and around drainage pipes are the rodents' main entry routes, and the fumigation gas penetrates these spaces to kill insects trying to enter from the drains.

An industrial extraction fan set into a wall

Aeration afterwards

Aeration after fumigation requires opening every door, window and vent, and gas may linger inside sealed bags and boxes, so complete air circulation and concentration testing must be completed before goods are handled.

How we work

1
Survey and sampling

We identify the pest and its stage, go through the stock, the racking and the corners, measure the volume, and establish whether the place can be sealed as it stands or a sheeted enclosure has to be built over the stacks.
2
Sealing and preparation

Sheeting sealed to the floor around the stacks or the room closed up, vents, drains and door edges shut, the area emptied of people and warning signage placed before anything is introduced.
3
Gas introduction and monitored exposure

The dose is calculated from the volume, the commodity and its temperature, and readings through the period confirm the concentration is still there at the end of the exposure and not only at the start.
4
Aeration, clearance and the record

Forced ventilation, then repeated readings until the space is handed back, and a report covering what was found, how the enclosure was built, the exposure period, the readings and what needs correcting at goods inwards.

What fumigation includes

A recorded survey

Pest and stage, samples from the commodity, and the volume of the space, before fumigation is decided on at all.
Sealing the enclosure

Vents, floor drains, door edges and cable runs, which is where the gas goes if nobody closes them.
Dosing and monitored exposure

Dose set by volume, commodity and temperature, with readings tracking the concentration to the end of the exposure.
Aeration and clearance readings

Extraction and forced ventilation, then repeated readings, and the space is not opened to staff until a reading allows it.
Monitoring points afterwards

Pheromone traps and check points on the goods inwards route, because fumigation leaves nothing behind to protect what arrives next.
The report and a follow-up visit

A written record of the work and its readings, and a date to re-check the stock and deal with anything new.

The character of Al Mansour

Commercial area: offices, showrooms and small stores

In a commercial area like Al Mansour, fumigation targets the ground floor storage compartments beneath shops where grain, foodstuffs and packaged goods are kept.

Questions about this district

Can we fumigate a warehouse while goods are stacked at full capacity?

Yes. Fumigation can proceed with goods stacked inside, as the gas penetrates bags and boxes to kill insects sheltering within them. Adequate ventilation before treatment is essential to let the gas circulate.

How often should we fumigate a storage area in Al Mansour yearly?

In Al Mansour, storage areas housing grain or foodstuffs should be fumigated at least every three months. During hot summer months, treatment every two months is often necessary.

What pest types are most common in Al Mansour storage areas?

Cockroaches and grain beetles are the primary pests, living among grain and packed goods. Rodents and ants are also found, especially in storage areas near drainage channels.

Do insects living in open drainage channels attack the storage areas?

Yes. Open drainage channels beneath shops are teeming with insects and rodents. Drains must be inspected and cleaned before fumigation, followed by treatment of the storage space itself.

Should we inspect and clean drainage channels before storage fumigation?

Yes. Cleaning drains before fumigation removes a major source of insects and rodents. After cleaning, both the storage area and the shop above are fumigated together.

How do we prevent insects returning quickly after fumigation?

After fumigation, drains must be cleaned regularly and foundation gaps sealed. Storing goods in tightly sealed bags prevents new insects from reaching the merchandise.

How much does fumigation in Al Mansour 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 Mansour.