Gecko control in Al Jamiah, Jeddah

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 Jamiah

Shops and restaurants stay open all day beneath the residential blocks, waste from food accumulates in the alleys, residential density is high and flats are small with shared entrances. The method is set out in full on the full Gecko control page.

The first reason

Markets and restaurants sit directly below residential buildings

In Al Jamiah, shops and restaurants occupy the ground floors and housing sits directly above them. Food waste and insects congregating around the shops become refuge and food for geckos. Cavities between floors connect geckos from the street into the flats above.

The second reason

Al Jamiah Roundabout and heavy traffic attract insects

Heavy traffic around Al Jamiah Roundabout, the hospital and food markets create a chaotic, waste-rich environment. Insects breed rapidly, night-time lighting draws more insects, and geckos shelter in crevices waiting for dark.

The third reason

Shared entrances and closely packed small flats

Flats in Al Jamiah are very small and buildings are close and tall. Entrances are shared, stairwells are narrow and cavities are few. Geckos move between flats and through entrances with complete freedom and find no resistance.

The character of Al Jamiah

Apartment district: residential blocks, repeated floors and shared entrances

Apartments mean shared responsibility, and geckos do not respect flat boundaries. Treating one flat alone may succeed temporarily but geckos return from adjoining flats and the shared entrance.

Before treatment

The food, the opening and the crevice decide the method

Al Jamiah is a very old district with close-set buildings and narrow streets. Al Jamiah Roundabout, Andalusia Hospital and Stadium Road surround it, and commercial and residential activity is very high.

A small house gecko resting on a pale wall

The house gecko

Geckos in Al Jamiah hide in crevices between floors and the commercial ground floor, and they become very active because of night-time lighting and abundant insects.

Outdoor lighting

Exterior lighting on shops and markets on Al Jamiah Road and the eastern entrance stays on until very late hours.

An insect screen on a window, seen close up

Window mesh

Windows and screens in Al Jamiah are old and contain wide gaps, and loose frames provide easy routes for geckos to enter.

Air-conditioner pipes passing through an outside wall

The air-conditioner sleeve

Air-conditioner sleeves in dense blocks may exhaust into shared passages or directly between flats.

An electrical distribution board mounted on a wall

Meter boxes and electrical panels

Electrical panels and meter boxes in Al Jamiah are often mounted on the external wall of the shared entrance.

A garden wall with watered planting beside it

The garden and the irrigation

Small gardens and green spaces in Al Jamiah are sparse but irrigation and waste from markets provide additional moisture and food.

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 Jamiah

Geckos in Al Jamiah concentrate around Stadium Road and the commercial zones near Al Jamiah Roundabout, where Andalusia Hospital and nearby markets create an environment rich in insects that draws geckos to these high-activity areas.

Old Makkah Road
Al Jamiah Road
Al Jamiah Roundabout
Andalusia Hospital Al Jamiah
Al Fath Park
Stadium Road

Questions about this district

Does traffic around Al Jamiah Roundabout increase gecko problems?

Yes very much. Traffic brings waste and disorder, and shops and restaurants around the roundabout draw insects in abundance. Geckos arrive in pursuit of plentiful food.

Why do shared entrances in Al Jamiah make geckos spread faster?

Shared entrances connect different flats directly, and geckos move between them easily. Treating one flat alone is not effective if neighbours have not treated theirs.

Does proximity to Andalusia Hospital affect gecko problems in Al Jamiah?

Yes. The hospital and activity around it draws many insects. Medical waste and rubbish provide additional food, and geckos remain close by.

Do small flats in Al Jamiah provide better or worse refuges for geckos?

Small flats provide easier refuges, because gaps and cracks are close together and geckos find hiding spots quickly.

How many visits are needed to treat an apartment block in Al Jamiah?

At least three visits: the first to the flat and shared entrance, and follow-ups to ensure egg elimination and to deal with newly arriving insects.

Do the markets near Stadium Road increase the problem?

Yes. Small shops and markets around Stadium Road provide additional food. Commercial density increases the total insect population and attracts geckos.

How much does gecko control in Al Jamiah 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 Jamiah.