A pest control technician checking an air-conditioner pipe opening in an outside wall

Gecko control in Al Qararah Wa Al Naqa Makkah

Al Qararah Wa Al Naqa is a new development north east of the Grand Mosque with new housing schemes, ongoing construction and vacant plots between homes. Geckos exploit open building materials, unsealed foundation pits and new air conditioning units not yet sealed. The neighbourhood adjoins Masjid Al Rayah and Al Masjid Al Haram Road climbing to Al Mualla, and constant construction means new gaps appear daily for geckos to occupy and breed in.

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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 Al Qararah Wa Al Naqa

Geckos arrive from stacked building materials and nearby concrete batching plants and enter new buildings during construction through unsealed air conditioning pipe openings. The method is set out in full on what Gecko control involves.

The first reason

Open foundation pits and ongoing construction

The district has deep excavations, buildings under construction and empty plots, and these open pits and stacked materials provide ideal gecko shelter. Geckos enter new buildings through these openings before foundations are complete and before stairs and roof work seal the structure.

The second reason

New central air ducts and unsealed penetrations

New buildings have central air conditioning with wide unsealed outlets and pipes passing through walls before construction is complete. Geckos use these openings directly without needing to find old cracks or exterior routes.

The third reason

Excess moisture from construction and temporary drainage

Moisture from concrete mixing, tool washing and temporary water drainage creates wet conditions around building sites. This moisture attracts small insects in large numbers, drawing geckos to feed at night near incomplete buildings.

Al Qararah Wa Al Naqa on the map

Al Qararah Wa Al Naqa sits about 0.5 km from Shaib Amir Wa Shaib Ali and about 0.5 km from Harat Al Bab Wa Al Shamiyah.

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Before treatment

The food, the opening and the crevice decide the method

A district undergoing urban development with vacant land, open foundation pits and scattered building sites. New buildings remain incomplete and lack complete sealing of entry points and service penetrations.

A small house gecko resting on a pale wall

The house gecko

The house gecko in new buildings favours open penetrations and new cracks in unsealed foundations, and shelters in foundation pits at daybreak before the structure is weathertight.

Outdoor lighting

Lighting at construction sites at night attracts small insects in numbers, so geckos gather around these lit areas to feed.

An insect screen on a window, seen close up

Window mesh

Large openings for air, electrical and water services in incomplete buildings provide direct gecko entry before these penetrations are sealed.

Air-conditioner pipes passing through an outside wall

The air-conditioner sleeve

Air duct openings before metal mesh screening allow geckos easy access into new flats before residents arrive.

An electrical distribution board mounted on a wall

Meter boxes and electrical panels

Temporary electrical panels at building sites stand open and unprotected, offering gecko and scorpion shelter.

A garden wall with watered planting beside it

The garden and the irrigation

Soil around new buildings is wet from construction and temporary drainage, attracting small insects and the geckos that depend on them.

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.

The character of Al Qararah Wa Al Naqa

New development: ongoing construction and vacant plots between the homes

Ongoing construction, vacant plots and wide open penetrations mean geckos do not just enter but live in stacked materials and foundation pits. Effective control requires coordination with builders and early sealing of openings before gecko populations establish around the site.

Questions about this district

Are geckos a problem in new buildings still under construction?

Yes, open foundation pits and unsealed pipe openings in incomplete buildings provide easy gecko entry. Treatment during construction differs from treatment after building completion.

When should geckos be treated: during construction or after?

The ideal approach is staged treatment: first seal large openings and air duct inlets, then treat thoroughly when construction ends before residents move in, then monitor and treat again if needed.

Do building materials and foundation pits attract geckos by themselves?

Building materials and excavations provide food and shelter for small insects, which attracts geckos. New developments remain gecko prone until comprehensive treatment occurs.

Does temporary sewage drainage increase gecko problems?

Temporary drainage and pooled water around construction sites create damp conditions that attract insects, which in turn draws geckos.

How do we keep geckos out of incomplete new buildings?

We focus on sealing air duct inlets and large openings, covering foundation pits, and removing stacked materials around buildings.

Is treatment safe in new buildings still under construction?

Yes, we use approved residuals safe even in unoccupied spaces, but we advise keeping workers out until the building dries out after application.

How much does gecko control in Al Qararah Wa Al Naqa 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 Qararah Wa Al Naqa.