Preventive treatment in Al Aziziyah, 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 Al Aziziyah

During Hajj and Umrah season, hotels welcome thousands of pilgrims daily who may carry insects, and markets and bus stations see heavy human traffic that provides entry points for pests. The method is set out in full on the full Preventive treatment page.

The first reason

Hotels hosting seasonal pilgrims with insects arriving in their luggage

Hotels host pilgrims from around the world who may carry insects or eggs. Severe crowding in Ramadan and Hajj creates chaos that eases pest entry. We focus on inspecting luggage, cleaning empty rooms before guests, and dense monitoring points.

The second reason

A busy bus station and markets with heavy waste and food debris

Mahbas Al Jinn station welcomes thousands of pilgrims daily and markets work under extreme pressure. Food scraps, rubbish and grease on floors create the ideal home for cockroaches and ants. We focus on reception points, drains, storerooms and damp areas.

The third reason

Seasonal traffic swinging between quiet months and peak rush

Al Aziziyah is quiet outside season but faces intense pressure in Ramadan and Hajj. This swing means insects can spread fast during rush and then hide. We focus on a flexible programme that steps up inspection and spraying during peak season.

Al Aziziyah on the map

Al Aziziyah sits about 2.5 km from Al Sanabel and about 3 km from Al Mursalat.

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Before treatment

What a preventive visit reads

Al Aziziyah lies on a main route between Makkah and the Sacred Sites and sees severe congestion in Ramadan and Hajj season, sitting on old farmland once known as Hawd Al Baqar, with newer drainage but stormwater that may run down from higher ground.

The base of an exterior wall where the building meets the ground

The base of the outside wall

The base of the outside wall in Al Aziziyah faces weather changes and rain from higher ground, so we lay a strong residual band and apply tight waterproof sealant on all sides.

An exterior door threshold and the gap beneath it

Gaps and openings

Gaps and cracks around doors, windows and the entrance are many from heavy visitor traffic and pressure on buildings. We seal every gap and may spray locally.

An outdoor air conditioning unit with a condensate pipe on the wall

Air conditioning condensate

Air conditioning drains in hotels and markets produce warm water that draws ants and insects, so we monitor these areas and may place a trap beside each drain.

Floor drains

Damp corridor and market floors with water, grease and food scraps shelter cockroaches and ants. We place sticky traps on every floor and throughout the markets.

A drip irrigation line in damp soil beside planting

Irrigation against the wall

Small gardens and watering around the hotel may create damp on the outside wall. We recommend fixing leaks and improving drainage.

A closed monitoring station at the foot of a wall

The monitoring points

Monitoring points sit in every hotel room, corridor, market, storeroom and dark corner, and we read them daily or several times a week depending on season and traffic.

How we work

1
The baseline survey

We walk the outside boundary and then the inside: gaps under doors, pipe runs, vents, condensate lines, drains, the bin area and the store, and we fix the monitoring points before anything is applied.
2
Close the routes

Mesh on the vents, the gap under the door dealt with, the sleeve around a pipe run closed, and water put back into the drain nobody uses. Exclusion saves a spray that would otherwise repeat forever.
3
The band and the placed product

A residual band at the base of the wall outside and around door and window openings, with placed product inside joints and closed voids where it is warranted, and no open spray across living surfaces.
4
The scheduled visit: read, renew, record

We read the points to see which side is under pressure, renew the band where sun or irrigation has taken it, aim the visit at what the coming season opens up, and write down what was found and what was used.

What the preventive programme includes

A survey, then a check every visit

Entry points, moisture sources and storage, recorded before anything is applied and revisited each time.
Monitoring points that get read

At the wall and floor junction, under sinks and in the store, checked on every visit rather than only the last one.
A renewed exterior band

At the wall base and around the openings, put back wherever sun or irrigation took it between visits.
Drains, water lines and waste

The water seal in the drains, the condensate line and the ground around the bins, which are the standing water and food sources.
Between the visits

What to keep dry, what to keep closed, and what is worth a call before the next date. Ventilation we tell you before the visit.
A scheduled visit and a record of each

An agreed date, what the points held, what was treated, and what changed since last time.

The character of Al Aziziyah

Commercial area: offices, showrooms and small stores

A seasonal commercial zone means insect pressure comes in waves: visitors, goods and heavy traffic. Spraying focuses on entry points where guests and deliveries arrive, and on a flexible programme that steps up inspection and spraying during peak season.

Questions about this district

The hotel hosts pilgrims from many countries during Hajj. How do we protect it?

We focus on inspecting luggage at reception and cleaning rooms well before pilgrims arrive. We spray empty rooms before check-in. We place monitoring points in each room and corridor and read them daily.

The bus station swings from quiet to packed in Hajj season. Does this affect insects?

Yes, the sharp swing means insects can spread fast during peak rush. We step up visits and intensive monitoring in season. We recommend strong daily cleaning during peak season.

Markets work under heavy pressure with lots of waste. Is pest control possible?

Dense markets make waste control hard. We focus on routine preventive spraying and monitoring points. We recommend strong daily cleaning and sealed, closed rubbish bins.

Should we reduce spraying in summer before Hajj when crowds are smaller?

No, spraying continues on schedule. We may recommend longer visits and deeper inspection during quiet season to prepare for peak season.

Does the programme cover the bus station and outdoor areas around the hotel?

The bus station may not be under your control. We focus on the building, floors and entrance. The bus station may need separate treatment with the authorities.

Is spraying safe in markets and hotels where families and children stay?

We use approved products that are safe in residential and commercial spaces. We spray at set times and focus on surface application away from food and children.

How much does preventive treatment in Al Aziziyah 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 Aziziyah.