Gecko control in Al Haram, 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 Haram

Insects swarm to the dense restaurants and cafes around the Mosque, and geckos hunt them through the night. Tall hotels offer many cracks in facades and roofs offer safe shelter. The method is set out in full on Gecko control in detail.

The first reason

Tall hotel towers standing close

Hotel towers around the Haram stand very close together and gaps exist between outer walls. Hotels operate around the clock and restaurants and cafes fill the lower storeys. Geckos hide in cracks and gaps between towers.

The second reason

Open courtyards and vacant spaces

The northern expansion courtyards and courtyards around the Mosque are open and attract insects from everywhere. Geckos wait in dark corners, cracks and openings in facades. We treat gaps and cracks in courtyards and building faces.

The third reason

Restaurants, cafes and retail shops

Hotels, shops, restaurants and cafes are packed around the Haram. Food, cooking oils and scraps leave traces that draw insects. Geckos are drawn to the insects and warmth from open restaurants.

The character of Al Haram

Commercial area: offices, showrooms and small stores

Commercial zones around the Haram mean restaurants, cafes and shops operate night and day without pause. Food, cooking oils and scraps leave traces and draw insects. Geckos are drawn to the insects and warmth from open restaurants and busy hotels.

Before treatment

The food, the opening and the crevice decide the method

Al Haram is ringed by tall hotel towers, expansion courtyards and commercial shopfronts. Pilgrim and Umrah visitor flows never stop. The zone is extremely crowded and restaurants and cafes provide food and water for insects year round.

A small house gecko resting on a pale wall

The house gecko

Geckos at the Haram hide in cracks and gaps between tall hotel towers. High density and constant movement provide perfect conditions for insects and geckos, so we treat external cracks and gaps.

Outdoor lighting

Lighting around the Haram is intense and attracts insects from all sides. Geckos wait beside lights and window grilles. We treat corners and gaps around lights and openings.

An insect screen on a window, seen close up

Window mesh

Window mesh in hotels may tear from heavy use. We inspect and seal mesh in all guest rooms, passages and restaurants.

Air-conditioner pipes passing through an outside wall

The air-conditioner sleeve

Air conditioner sleeves and pipes in hotels are numerous with large gaps around them. We treat them carefully with ongoing sealing. Pipes carry geckos between floors and between towers.

An electrical distribution board mounted on a wall

Meter boxes and electrical panels

Electrical panels and switches in hotels and restaurants hold gaps. Insects hide in them and geckos dig for them. We treat panels with high precision.

A garden wall with watered planting beside it

The garden and the irrigation

Parks and spaces around the Haram are few but ground is low. Flood paths and water seepage from storm channels create moisture that draws insects and geckos.

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.

What is different about Al Ghazza Sub-Municipality

Al Ghazza sub municipality wraps around the north and west of the Grand Mosque, from Al Shamiyah, Al Qararah and Shaib Amir round to Jarwal and Al Taysir. Large tracts were cleared for the northern expansion and the Rua Al Haram scheme, leaving excavated ground and open construction sites beside ageing blocks that now serve as dense seasonal lodgings in Jarwal and Al Taysir. Old flood paths still fall from Jabal Qaiqaan and Jabal Khandamah towards the mosque, and markets and eateries crowd Al Masjid Al Haram Road and Umm Al Qura Road.

Questions about this district

Do geckos live inside the tall hotel towers?

Yes, tall towers offer many cracks in facades and on roofs. Hotels operate day and night and restaurants draw insects. Geckos sleep in cracks and hunt at night.

Why do insects gather so thickly around hotels and restaurants?

Food, cooking oils and scraps in restaurants draw insects. Light from hotels and restaurants attracts night insects. Insects cluster and geckos follow them.

Will treating a hotel affect guests?

Treatment is safe for guests because we treat passages, roofs and external gaps. We avoid guest rooms and focus on shared areas and service spaces.

How often does a hotel need treatment in a year?

Hotels at the Haram may need treatment monthly or every two months because insects enter constantly from outside. We set frequency after the first inspection.

What about treating cracks in the outer facades?

Cracks and gaps in facades are crucial because geckos hide in them. We treat cracks and gaps in facades, on roofs and in gaps between towers.

Do you treat restaurants and cafes directly around the Haram?

Yes, restaurants and cafes are insect food sources and gecko attractions. We focus on exits, openings and gaps around pipes and service shafts. Cafes need regular monitoring.

How much does gecko control in Al Haram 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 Haram.