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

Gecko control in Al Taqwa Makkah

Al Taqwa lies south of Al Misfalah on a steep hillside, a new development replacing cleared informal housing under the slum redevelopment scheme. New land grant schemes and building on the slope mean loose soil and deep excavations. Al Taqwa Street runs as the district's spine along the old Yemen road, and the slopes provide natural entry routes for insects and geckos.

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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 Taqwa

Geckos in Al Taqwa come from the hillside more than anywhere else, because the steep gradient means gravity carries insects and geckos downslope naturally. The method is set out in full on what Gecko control involves.

The first reason

The steep hillside slope and building on a gradient

The mountain drops steeply and building on the slope means deep excavations with exposed foundations. Loose soil harbours insects, lice and worms, attracting geckos to shelter here.

The second reason

New housing schemes and vacant plots scattered between villas

The district is new development, with many vacant plots and scattered building. Open ground and excavations provide moisture and heat ideal for small insects.

The third reason

Al Taqwa Street on the old Yemen road with hillside above

The street forms the district spine connecting to the old Yemen road. The slope above drains all insects, water and geckos downslope towards the street and houses beside it.

Al Taqwa on the map

Al Taqwa sits about 1.5 km from Al Misfalah and about 2 km from Al Khalidiyah.

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Before treatment

The food, the opening and the crevice decide the method

Positioned at Qawz Al Nakasah south of Al Misfalah on sandy sloping terrain. Building on the hillside means deep excavations with exposed foundations. Water drains from the mountain downslope through the district towards the main street.

A small house gecko resting on a pale wall

The house gecko

The house gecko in Al Taqwa descends from the mountain with the insects, not from stable surrounding habitat. The steep slope means natural insect flow downwards towards houses.

Outdoor lighting

Outdoor lighting around Al Taqwa Street is moderate, but geckos come from the mountain hunting prey, not chasing light.

An insect screen on a window, seen close up

Window mesh

Window mesh protects but geckos come from vacant ground and nearby excavations. Mesh alone cannot stop entry from shelter so close.

Air-conditioner pipes passing through an outside wall

The air-conditioner sleeve

The air-conditioner sleeve in the new villa may sit near vacant ground and excavations, and geckos use it as entry.

An electrical distribution board mounted on a wall

Meter boxes and electrical panels

The electrical panel in the shared passage may be near damp soil and small insects, and geckos shelter beside it.

A garden wall with watered planting beside it

The garden and the irrigation

The garden and irrigation in the villa adjoin vacant ground and the mountain slope, and insects and geckos move from excavations into the irrigated garden.

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 Taqwa

Al Taqwa extends from Al Taqwa Street forming the district spine towards Qawz Al Nakasah where Ibrahim Al Khalil Street enters, and work begins on the main street where insect diversity is highest. Building on the slope means direct access from the mountain base down to the new villas and flats.

Al Taqwa Street
Qawz Al Nakasah
Ibrahim Al Khalil Street
Jabal Sharaf

Questions about this district

Why does gecko infestation in Al Taqwa come primarily from one direction?

Because the steep hillside drains insects downslope by gravity. The mountain sits directly above the district, and insects and geckos descend with the slope.

Do the vacant plots in Al Taqwa provide good gecko shelter?

Yes greatly, because vacant ground and open excavations provide moisture and fertile soil. Geckos use them as shelter and food source before moving to houses.

Will treating one villa be enough or do we need to treat the whole neighbourhood?

One villa may suffice sometimes, but if the villa is near the mountain and vacant ground, more frequent treatments may be needed.

Do unpaved streets in Al Taqwa increase moisture around the buildings?

Yes, unpaved streets trap more moisture than paved ones. Moisture attracts small insects and lice.

Is the mountain directly above Al Taqwa the main gecko source?

Yes, the mountain is the primary insect and gecko source. The steep slope means all insects and geckos descend towards the houses.

Should we treat the vacant plots in Al Taqwa even if they are empty?

Yes, if the vacant plots adjoin an occupied house, coordinated treatment is better. Empty plots shelter geckos before they enter the house.

How much does gecko control in Al Taqwa 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 Taqwa.