Gecko control in Al Salihiyah, 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 Salihiyah

Geckos in Al Salihiyah concentrate on new walls and gaps around pipes and incomplete floors, and vacant plots provide safe passages that geckos travel through. The method is set out in full on the full Gecko control page.

The first reason

New walls that dry and form fresh cracks

New walls in Al Salihiyah dry slowly and shrink, producing fine new cracks continuously. Ongoing building work nearby causes vibrations and additional cracks. Geckos enter these cracks and hide in them. Treatment of the young district must use a formulation calibrated to cover the fresh cracks that keep forming.

The second reason

Vacant plots and scattered building

White land between buildings in Al Salihiyah provides shelter and safe routes for geckos and insects. Scattered building means vacant land exceeds built area, and geckos move across it searching for food. Treating one house may not stop geckos moving across vacant land from neighbours.

The third reason

Drainage, cooling and power systems not yet complete

Drainage, air-con and electrical systems in Al Salihiyah may be incomplete or left by contractors with gaps. Drain and air-con openings especially may stand open for weeks or months before completion. Geckos slip easily through these open gaps.

The character of Al Salihiyah

New development: ongoing construction and vacant plots between the homes

New development in Al Salihiyah means geckos enter continuously through forming cracks and new gaps, and vacant land provides entry routes. Treatment of the district requires simultaneous treatment and ongoing monitoring until all building work is complete.

Before treatment

The food, the opening and the crevice decide the method

A new district in north Jeddah east of Al Hamdaniyah and south of Al Falah and Al Rahmaniyah, reached by Al Furusiyah Street, laid out as subdivisions of recent villas and apartments with vacant plots still lying between the buildings.

A small house gecko resting on a pale wall

The house gecko

The house gecko in Al Salihiyah enters through forming cracks, open pipe gaps and vacant neighbouring plots, and hides in gaps around pipes and deep cracks.

Outdoor lighting

Night lighting in Al Salihiyah may be new and attracts insects. We treat carefully around every light source and opening, focusing on new installations that may not be properly sealed.

An insect screen on a window, seen close up

Window mesh

Window screens in new homes are often high quality but installation may leave small gaps around the frame. We clean and seal every gap because geckos slip through even hairline openings.

Air-conditioner pipes passing through an outside wall

The air-conditioner sleeve

Air-con sleeves and drain openings in new homes may be completely open from the builder. We treat them carefully and seal them after confirming no geckos remain inside.

An electrical distribution board mounted on a wall

Meter boxes and electrical panels

Electrical boxes and meter cabinets in new homes may not be sealed tightly. We treat and seal them because they shelter geckos and insects.

A garden wall with watered planting beside it

The garden and the irrigation

Gardens and irrigation in Al Salihiyah may be new and may leak. We treat around gardens and pipes and dry out standing water because geckos concentrate on damp.

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 Salihiyah

Gecko treatment in Al Salihiyah concentrates on areas around Al Salihiyah Health Centre and Al Furusiyah Street, where new openings and forming cracks supply continuous gecko entry from vacant land.

Al Furusiyah Street
Al Salihiyah Health Centre
Abdulrahman bin Awf Mosque
Abu Bakr Al Siddiq Mosque

Questions about this district

Do fresh cracks in new walls form faster in Al Salihiyah than in other districts?

Yes, new walls in a young district shrink and expand rapidly with heat and humidity change. Nearby building work adds ground vibration, so fresh cracks appear continuously, and geckos enter each new crack.

Do vacant plots between homes supply a continuous insect and gecko source?

Vacant land may be dry but it provides shelter and safe passages for geckos. Geckos use it to travel between homes. Treating your house alone may not stop geckos if your neighbours have not treated theirs.

Do open gaps in pipes and air-con sleeves stay open for long periods?

Yes, builders may leave drain and air-con openings unsealed for weeks or months before completing the house. Geckos slip easily through these gaps. We advise sealing openings immediately after building work.

Is new construction in Al Salihiyah less exposed to geckos than older districts?

New building may be less exposed if properly sealed, but forming cracks and open gaps make even new homes very exposed to geckos until all details are complete.

Must we treat every home simultaneously or will treating one house be enough?

Treating one house may reduce geckos but will not stop them completely in a young district like Al Salihiyah. Vacant land and ongoing construction provide a continuous gecko source. The best approach is to coordinate with neighbours on simultaneous treatment.

How many visits does a new house need because of forming cracks and gaps?

A new house needs comprehensive initial treatment, then a follow-up visit after one month and another after two months because new cracks and gaps appear continuously as the building settles and builders leave new openings.

How much does gecko control in Al Salihiyah 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 Salihiyah.