A technician sealing the sheeting over a pallet stack inside a warehouse

Fumigation in West Al Baghdadiyah Jeddah

West Al Baghdadiyah sits on the western shore of Jeddah near the corniche, with high sea humidity and salt air present every day. Old blocks have cracked drainage and constantly damp foundations. Humidity accelerates cockroach, ant, rodent and mosquito breeding. The fumigation gas needs higher concentration and longer exposure time in damp air. The Arbaeen lagoon lies beside the blocks and drains through old floors when it rains.

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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 West Al Baghdadiyah

Humidity on the western shore reaches 90% sometimes and stays high even at night, so cockroaches and ants breed at unusual speed. The method is set out in full on our Fumigation service.

The first reason

Very high humidity extends fumigation time

Sea humidity stays in the air a long time and slows gas dissipation. The fumigation gas needs higher concentration and longer exposure time in this damp environment. We measure humidity before starting and may use a dehumidifier to reduce it first before fumigation begins.

The second reason

Sea salt deposits on everything

Salt deposits form a thick white layer under doors, windows and on metal pipes. Salt loving insects gather around these deposits. During fumigation we must protect metals and furniture from gas reacting with salt.

The third reason

Arbaeen lagoon is a continuous mosquito source

Arbaeen lagoon sits right beside the blocks, and drains through old floors when it rains. Mosquitoes breed in standing water and the permanent pool. Night air carries mosquitoes into flats and buildings around the lagoon. Fumigation alone will not solve the problem unless we treat the lagoon itself.

The character of West Al Baghdadiyah

Coastal area: high humidity and salt air through the year

Coastal area means sea humidity and salt accumulate on everything: furniture, metals and walls. Cockroaches, ants and mosquitoes love this environment. Fumigation needs extra protection for property and focus on the lagoon nearby that produces continuous insect pressure.

Before treatment

What decides whether fumigation is the right method

West Al Baghdadiyah is a coastal area on the Arbaeen lagoon near the corniche, containing apartment blocks and old buildings deteriorating from salt and damp.

Grain and feed

Grain storage is rare in residential West Al Baghdadiyah, but fertilisers and chemicals may be stored in nearby yards, so thorough inspection is needed.

Cartons and packaging

Cardboard boxes deteriorate rapidly from high humidity and may harbour dormant insects before falling apart.

Pallets and timber

Wooden pallets absorb moisture very quickly, become muddy and grow white fungus that attracts termites.

The closed doors of a shipping container

Containers and consignments

Containers from the port may arrive directly because of nearness to the shore, and seawater may be inside from sea spray.

A metal ventilation grille in a warehouse wall

Where the gas escapes

Long cracks between flats and salt cracked windows are pathways for damp air and insects; we seal them thoroughly.

An industrial extraction fan set into a wall

Aeration afterwards

Post fumigation aeration needs many extra hours to remove excess humidity and salt deposits from the sea air.

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.

Landmarks of West Al Baghdadiyah

Access to blocks in West Al Baghdadiyah runs via Madinah Road from the east, and work is organised from Al Juffali Mosque that stands at the border. Arbaeen Lagoon and Al Hamra Corniche mark the western boundaries and are the continuous sources of humidity and mosquitoes.

Arbaeen Lagoon
Al Hamra Corniche
Madinah Road
Port Bridge Road
Al Juffali Mosque

Questions about this district

Does high humidity in West Al Baghdadiyah reduce fumigation effectiveness?

Yes, high humidity lowers gas concentration and extends the treatment time. We recommend reducing humidity first with a dehumidifier, then start fumigation. Exposure time may be two to three hours longer than in dry areas.

Will sea salt residue be left on stored goods after treatment?

Salt deposits naturally from sea air. But fumigation gas does not react with salt. We cover valuable furniture with thick plastic covers before fumigation to protect from salt and excess moisture.

Does standing water in the Arbaeen lagoon affect nearby flats?

Yes absolutely. Mosquitoes breed in standing water, salt and algae. Water drains under floors and flats beside the lagoon suffer continuous mosquito invasion. Fumigation cleans the flat but mosquitoes return from the lagoon in weeks.

How do we protect new furniture from salt and damp effects during fumigation?

Salt naturally deposits from sea air. We cover new furniture with thick plastic sheets before fumigation. After fumigation we aerate the flat completely and clean furniture from salt deposits.

Are flats near Al Hamra Corniche more humid than inland West Al Baghdadiyah?

Yes, the corniche is directly on the sea and humidity is higher. But West Al Baghdadiyah is very close and humidity is similar. The difference is one or two percentage points only.

Does West Al Baghdadiyah need more frequent fumigation than other districts?

Yes, sea humidity, salt and mosquitoes from the lagoon make infestations continuous. We recommend repeat fumigation every three months instead of six. Flats right beside the lagoon may need treatment every two months in the damp season.

How much does fumigation in West Al Baghdadiyah 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 West Al Baghdadiyah.