Gecko control in Al Hajun, 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 Hajun

Old buildings packed tightly together give geckos covered pathways between properties, making them far harder to track than in planned modern schemes. The method is set out in full on what Gecko control involves.

The first reason

Cracks in old foundations and masonry

Buildings set on hillsides settle and leave deep cracks in walls and footings over decades. Geckos hide in these during the day and emerge at night to hunt, so reaching them means working deep into crevices and voids that new plaster cannot fully seal.

The second reason

Density and multiple unseen passages

Narrow lanes and closely spaced buildings mean geckos move freely between properties through small gaps and openings invisible from the street. Closing all these passages takes far more effort than treating an isolated villa on open land.

The third reason

Insects thriving on old walls and external lights

Old masonry and seeping damp create a rich breeding ground for small insects that feed the geckos, especially around external lights and entrances. Controlling the food source is the foundation of gecko control here.

Al Hajun on the map

Al Hajun sits about 0.5 km from Al Bayban and about 1.5 km from Al Diyafah.

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Before treatment

The food, the opening and the crevice decide the method

The district stretches from Ain Zubaidah Street to Al Mualla Cemetery, cut by the Second Ring Road and Omar ibn Al Khattab Road, bounded by Jabal Al Sulaymaniyah and Jabal Al Hajun.

A small house gecko resting on a pale wall

The house gecko

The house gecko hides in cracks in old footings and gaps between close-set walls, most active at night on damp masonry where condensation pools.

Outdoor lighting

External lighting around doorways and on narrow lanes attracts small insects; old walls retain heat and moisture, drawing insects which feed the geckos.

An insect screen on a window, seen close up

Window mesh

Window mesh on old buildings is often degraded or has small gaps geckos and small juveniles pass through. Close inspection and proper repair are essential.

Air-conditioner pipes passing through an outside wall

The air-conditioner sleeve

Air conditioner sleeves through old walls may be larger than modern standards, giving geckos an easy route in and out of the flat.

An electrical distribution board mounted on a wall

Meter boxes and electrical panels

Old electrical panels in the district have multiple cable entries and offer warm shelter attractive to geckos and small scorpions.

A garden wall with watered planting beside it

The garden and the irrigation

Small garden strips between close-set buildings trap moisture and draw ants and small insects, pulling geckos to the area and to nearby homes.

How we work

1
Inspect at night and find the source

We come at the hour it is actually moving, and establish which wall face it is living on, which lights are gathering its food, the entry points and the crevices it wedges into by day.
2
Treat the food source

We treat the flying and crawling insects on the wall faces, around the perimeter and around the lighting. Once the food goes, the wall stops being worth staying on.
3
Close the openings and clear the crevices

We seal the air-conditioner sleeve, screen the vents and drain outlets, deal with the underside of doors, and place a repellent in the crevices and behind panels so they move out before anything is closed.
4
The follow-up visit

We come back once the glued eggs have hatched, check the seals held, and re-treat any wall face where activity has returned.

What gecko control includes

A recorded night inspection

Wall faces, lighting, entry points and egg sites, all established before anything is applied.
Treating the insects on the walls

Targeted treatment around lighting, windows and the building perimeter, because the food is what keeps it there.
Placed repellent in the crevices

Behind panels, in wall joints and at the ceiling-void entries, where it sits out the day.
Screening vents and drain openings

Shafts, vents and the condensate outlet, which are entry points nobody looks at.
Aftercare instructions

Ventilation, what to cover, and the change to the outside lighting that stops the insects gathering again.
A scheduled follow-up

A set date after the first treatment, a check on the seals and re-treatment of anything still active.

Landmarks of Al Hajun

Gecko treatment in Al Hajun begins from Hajun Street descending from the passes towards the Haram, focusing on the crevices and old voids around Al Mualla Cemetery and its surroundings, where density and close building are highest.

Al Mualla Cemetery
Jabal Al Hajun
Hajun Street
Second Ring Road
Omar ibn Al Khattab Road
Ain Zubaidah Street

Questions about this district

Do old foundations beneath historic districts shelter geckos and their food insects?

Yes, old footings hold voids and gaps invisible from above and offer ideal gecko shelter. Treatment must reach these hidden spaces, which modern properties do not have in the same way.

Do cracks between closely spaced buildings worsen the gecko problem in Al Hajun?

Severely, the gaps between adjacent walls give geckos safe routes between homes without exposing them. They are difficult to reach and seal completely.

Does moisture from old foundations attract the small insects geckos feed on?

Yes, damp in old footings creates conditions that draw small insects like ants and tiny cockroaches, which in turn draw geckos to feed.

Are old waste pipes and drains in the district an entry point for geckos and insects?

Yes, aged drainage networks and open outlets give geckos and pests easy access from underground, and sealing these is a critical part of the treatment plan.

Do street lights on narrow lanes attract geckos by drawing their food insects?

Yes, external lights draw flying insects, and geckos gather to hunt them, making these sites hotspots. Light colour change and reduction help reduce pressure.

If I treat my building alone, will geckos from untreated neighbours simply move back in?

Your building gains temporary protection, but geckos migrate easily from untreated neighbouring properties through the small gaps between adjacent old walls.

How much does gecko control in Al Hajun 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 Hajun.