Mosquito control in At Tanim, Makkah

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 At Tanim

Pilgrims and travellers pass through At Tanim in large numbers every day, and the shops and stations use heavy water volumes for cleaning and service, leaving more standing water than quiet residential areas hold. The method is set out in full on the full Mosquito control page.

The first reason

Coach stations pool water and waste

SAPTCO and other coach stations in At Tanim stand visited by thousands daily, their floors wet from cleaning and drainage, and litter and waste attract more mosquitoes than quiet residential zones.

The second reason

Ihram shops fill tanks with fresh water

Ihram shops, restaurants and cafes in At Tanim refill large water tanks daily, and this constant fresh supply attracts mosquitoes to lay eggs at speed, unlike protected household tanks in homes.

The third reason

Wadis and open drainage feed mosquito breeding

Wadi At Tanim and Wadi Saraf run through the area and collect rainwater and drainage, providing a continuous water supply that creates seasonal mosquito surges unlike homes with no open discharge.

The character of At Tanim

Commercial area: offices, showrooms and small stores

In a commercial area like At Tanim, the constant flow of pilgrims and vehicles and dense commercial services provide fresh, unprotected water continuously. Treatment focuses on commercial water use and open supply rather than the protected residential tanks.

Before treatment

Standing water and shade decide the method

At Tanim sits at the north western Haram boundary between the hills of Nuaym and Naim, home to Masjid Aisha and surrounded by coach stations, ihram shops and busy commercial markets on the main road.

The daytime biter

The daytime biter in At Tanim hides in the shade inside stations, shops and dark corners, not in homes alone. Treatment of these spaces is a core part of the service.

A drainage grate over dark standing water

The one that comes out after sunset

After sunset the mosquito leaves stations and shops in large numbers because the road is lit and busy, and standing water around coach stations draws it close to the road.

An outdoor air-conditioning unit fixed to a building wall

Air-conditioning condensate

Air-conditioning condensate from shops, restaurants and stations drains directly to ground or sewers, creating a permanently damp environment around the business.

The tank and its openings

Water tanks in commercial shops and restaurants refill repeatedly each day, and repeated openings provide more entry opportunities for mosquitoes than a home tank does.

Potted plants in a garden standing in saucers

Garden containers and irrigation

Pots, drums, irrigation spillage and cleaning water leaks at commercial shops supply standing water readily and need monitoring different from a home garden.

The shade it rests in

Shade in At Tanim is abundant from shops, stations, corners, buildings and the few roadside trees, so adult mosquitoes find shelter throughout day and night.

How we work

1
Inspect and map the water

We walk the perimeter, the roof, the garden, the meter chambers and the condensate runs, record everything that holds water, and read the species from the breeding site and the time of biting.
2
Remove the water that can go

Empty, invert, cover: saucers, containers, old tyres and roof gullies. Every point that disappears is a treatment that never needs repeating.
3
Larval treatment, then the resting surfaces

Water that cannot be drained is treated so the larva never completes, then a residual goes under planting, beneath outdoor furniture and along low shaded walls.
4
The follow-up visit

We come back once the generation that was in the water on the first visit has completed, review every point we recorded and re-treat where needed.

What mosquito control includes

A recorded water survey

Roof, perimeter, garden, meter chambers and condensate lines, written down before anything is applied.
Draining and covering the sources

Emptying what can be emptied, draining what can be drained, and covering what has to stay full.
Larval treatment for the water that stays

For ground tanks, inspection chambers, water features and any permanent water that has to remain.
A residual on the resting places

Under trees and shrubs, beneath outdoor furniture and on shaded walls, where the adult sits out the day.
Aftercare instructions

What stays inverted, what gets covered, which openings need mesh, and when watering goes back to normal.
A scheduled follow-up

A set date after the first treatment, with every recorded water point reviewed and re-treated if the water came back.

What is different about Al Umrah Sub-Municipality

Al Umrah sub municipality covers the north west of Makkah along the Madinah road and the old Jeddah road, from At Tanim and Masjid Aisha to An Nawwariyah. Its districts are the city's newest, villas and apartment blocks raised on wide schemes where large tracts in Al Umrah Al Jadidah, Al Fayha and Al Buhayrat remain vacant or under construction. Wadi Saraf and Wadi At Tanim run through it and rainwater gathers on unfinished schemes, ihram shops, restaurants and coach stops along the Madinah road serve a constant flow of pilgrims, and villas fill Al Hamra and Umm Al Jud.

Questions about this district

Are coach stations in At Tanim a major mosquito source?

Coach stations and transport hubs in At Tanim have wet floors, water, litter and constant human traffic, making them a powerful mosquito source. Treatment of the station and its perimeter is essential.

Why does my new tank fill with mosquitoes so quickly?

A new tank refilled daily with fresh water attracts eggs laid at speed. If the tank opening is not fully protected, mosquitoes enter and lay eggs before the water is used.

Is the wadi running through At Tanim the cause of seasonal mosquito surges?

Yes, open wadis and drainage provide fresh water collected from rain and runoff. This water renews continuously, so mosquitoes lay eggs continuously in it too.

Can the wadi itself be treated or is that outside the service?

Direct wadi treatment may not be feasible, but treating residential and commercial areas around it reduces mosquitoes there. Focus is on draining standing water on private plots and in shops.

Does the constant flow of pilgrims and vehicles push mosquitoes elsewhere?

Continuous traffic, dust and noise push mosquitoes to hunt for quiet, damp places elsewhere. They may move into your home or shop if nearby. Treatment includes the outer perimeter.

Do commercial shops and restaurants in At Tanim need separate treatment?

Shops, restaurants and cafes in At Tanim have heavy water use, food waste and crowding, creating a different environment from a home. Shop, storeroom and kitchen treatment is part of the service if the owner requests it.

How much does mosquito control in At Tanim 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 At Tanim.