Gecko control in Taybah, 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 Taybah

In Taybah new villas settle unevenly as the ground beneath them moves, and cracks form from ground settlement, while rodents burrowing under the foundations make the cracks and gaps worse. The method is set out in full on the full Gecko control page.

The first reason

Wadi Obhur supplies moisture and insects

Wadi Obhur runs alongside Taybah, and the water table rises near it, bringing moisture and standing water. Moisture draws insects and mosquitoes, and the gecko comes to feed on them. Foundations on damp ground rust and crack.

The second reason

Vacant plots and ongoing excavations nearby

Empty land and half finished subdivisions surround Taybah, and the excavations and loose earth drive rodents and reptiles out of the open spaces. The animals move seeking shelter and enter the new villas next door.

The third reason

Fresh cracks from uneven foundation settlement

New buildings on soft ground settle unevenly, opening cracks in foundations and walls. The fine fresh cracks are an ideal entry route for small geckos.

The character of Taybah

New development: ongoing construction and vacant plots between the homes

New development status in Taybah means villas settle slowly and cracks form continuously, so treatment focuses on sealing new openings and the cracks that constantly form from ground movement and construction.

Before treatment

The food, the opening and the crevice decide the method

Taybah sits on Asfan Road beside Wadi Obhur which brings moisture and insects, and the district is surrounded by half built subdivisions and empty plots, with foundations built on soft ground that shifts.

A small house gecko resting on a pale wall

The house gecko

Geckos in Taybah enter through fresh cracks in foundations that open from ground movement near the wadi.

Outdoor lighting

Outdoor lighting draws flying insects especially mosquitoes and flies that come from the wadi and vacant plots.

An insect screen on a window, seen close up

Window mesh

Window mesh may have small holes from manufacturing or use, and small flying insects pass through easily.

Air-conditioner pipes passing through an outside wall

The air-conditioner sleeve

Air conditioner sleeves may not be properly sealed if installation was rushed, and gaps around them widen the entry route.

An electrical distribution board mounted on a wall

Meter boxes and electrical panels

Electrical panels in villas may sit near shifting foundations, and cracks around the panel give insects and geckos entry.

A garden wall with watered planting beside it

The garden and the irrigation

Gardens and irrigation supply water for insects and the gecko, and lawns and shrubs provide daytime shelter before it enters the house.

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.

What is different about Dhahban Sub-Municipality

Dhahban sub municipality is the northern coastal strip of Jeddah, running from the north bank of Sharm Obhur up to the old village of Dhahban and Salman Bay. Its districts are recently built, with owner occupied villas and apartments, beach resorts and chalets on the shore, and land subdivisions still being developed. Nearness to the sea keeps humidity high all year, irrigated lawns in villas, resorts and district parks hold water, Wadi Obhur and the vacant plots between buildings give rodents and reptiles shelter, and the old fishing village of Dhahban gives the far north a rural edge.

Questions about this district

Does the presence of Wadi Obhur near Taybah worsen the gecko problem?

The wadi brings moisture and raises the water table, and moisture draws insects and mosquitoes. More insects in the area draw geckos in greater numbers.

Does a high water table affect the foundations and create cracks?

A high water table keeps the soil soft, and foundations settle unevenly on soft ground. The movement opens cracks in walls and foundations.

Is treating a single villa enough if vacant plots surround it?

Treating your villa stops geckos entering it, but vacant plots nearby supply them constantly. Treatment focuses on sealing every entry point around the villa's perimeter.

Are new buildings in Taybah better than flats in older districts?

New buildings have fewer cracks initially, but Taybah carries higher insect pressure from vacant plots. Older districts have more cracks but lower insect pressure overall.

How often must we treat in Taybah because of ongoing construction?

Initially treatment is needed every two or three months because pressure is high. Once construction around your villa finishes the need drops to every four months.

Does proximity to Wadi Obhur mean geckos come back faster?

Yes, constant moisture and insects mean geckos return faster. Treatment needs more frequent repeating than in dry inland districts.

How much does gecko control in Taybah 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 Taybah.