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

Gecko control in Harat Al Sham Jeddah

Harat Al Sham is the historic northern quarter inside the old wall at Bab Al Madinah, with very narrow alleys and tall old coral stone houses carrying wooden rawashin. Air enters the lanes only from above, and humidity gathers in the floors and walls. The cracks in the stone fabric run very deep, and geckos shelter in them throughout the year.

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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 Harat Al Sham

The lanes of Harat Al Sham are so narrow that two people cannot pass side by side, the cracks in sandstone and coral stone run deep and fill with moisture, and small insects live within these crevices. The method is set out in full on how we approach Gecko control.

The first reason

Very narrow alleys create damp, dark environment

Harat Al Sham's alleys are extremely narrow, stone buildings rise on both sides and block light completely. Humidity gathers in the floors and walls, and the air is heavy and damp. Geckos thrive comfortably in this dark, humid environment.

The second reason

Sandstone and coral stone contain very deep natural cracks

The old houses in Harat Al Sham were built from sandstone and coral stone. These stones have very deep natural cracks, and old construction work did not fill them completely. Geckos shelter in them with complete ease.

The third reason

Small insects live in crevices and the damp environment

The damp and dark environment in Harat Al Sham provides endless food from small insects, spiders and tiny creatures. Geckos find abundant food always, and the problem is constant throughout the year.

Harat Al Sham on the map

Harat Al Sham sits about 0.5 km from Harat Al Mazloum and about 0.5 km from Harat Al Bahr.

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Before treatment

The food, the opening and the crevice decide the method

Harat Al Sham lies immediately inside the old wall with very narrow alleys and buildings pressed together. The air is heavy and humidity is high, and the old stone construction does not allow light and air to penetrate.

A small house gecko resting on a pale wall

The house gecko

Geckos in Harat Al Sham sleep in the deep cracks in sandstone and coral stone, far from light and air, and only emerge at night.

Outdoor lighting

Lighting in Harat Al Sham is very sparse because alleys are narrow and light does not penetrate, and geckos emerge even with dim illumination.

An insect screen on a window, seen close up

Window mesh

Windows in Harat Al Sham are few and very narrow, and some may have no screens at all. Geckos enter through small openings with ease.

Air-conditioner pipes passing through an outside wall

The air-conditioner sleeve

Air-conditioning sleeves may not exist in the old houses of Harat Al Sham, air enters from the alleys directly.

An electrical distribution board mounted on a wall

Meter boxes and electrical panels

Electrical panels and meter boxes in Harat Al Sham are very old and mounted on external walls directly in the alleys.

A garden wall with watered planting beside it

The garden and the irrigation

Gardens and irrigation in Harat Al Sham are almost absent, but humidity from the alleys and walls creates ideal conditions for insects.

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 Harat Al Sham

Gecko treatment in Harat Al Sham focuses on Dar Al Zahid and Bab Jadid and the old openings that connect the alleys, where deep cracks and year-round humidity create the perfect environment for geckos to shelter and feed.

Bab Jadid
Dar Al Zahid
Banaja House
Ribat Al Khunji Al Kabeer
The Qishla

Questions about this district

Does the extreme narrowness of the alleys make gecko treatment harder?

Yes very much. The alleys are narrow and buildings press together. It is hard to reach everywhere, and the heavy damp air limits treatment effectiveness.

Why does sandstone and coral stone provide better gecko refuges?

These stones have very deep natural cracks, and old construction work did not fill them. The cracks provide complete protection from light and air.

Is the humidity in Harat Al Sham alleys permanent or seasonal?

Permanent year-round. Narrow alleys and heavy air trap moisture. Even in summer humidity is very high.

Do the insects in Harat Al Sham differ from those in the rest of Jeddah?

Yes. The damp dark environment supports different insect types. Small worms and spiders live here in abundance.

How deep are the cracks in the sandstone and coral stone?

Far deeper than in modern districts, sometimes several centimetres deep. Geckos hide in them with ease.

Do the old buildings in Harat Al Sham require different treatment from modern ones?

Yes absolutely. The cracks, humidity and stone construction require bespoke treatment and repeated visits.

How much does gecko control in Harat Al Sham 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 Harat Al Sham.