A technician checking a building perimeter and setting a monitoring point at the wall base

Preventive treatment in Umm Al Salam Jeddah

Umm Al Salam is a popular housing district in south eastern Jeddah on the Old Makkah Road, with densely occupied buildings and low-rise streets where everyday shops and services are within easy reach. The district is part of the informal settlements reorganisation programme, with the Umm Al Salam health centre and Al Janabin Street as its main axis. Close-set buildings, narrow streets and abundant daily services create complex conditions. The preventive programme focuses on the tight external gaps, shared entry points, and the continuous pressure from the Old Makkah Road and nearby commercial activity.

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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 Umm Al Salam

Close-set buildings with narrow streets retain moisture and create damp microclimates even on dry days. The Old Makkah Road is very close and carries heavy truck traffic bringing food waste and debris. A health centre nearby means constant foot traffic and associated debris. The method is set out in full on the full Preventive treatment page.

The first reason

Narrow streets and close-set buildings trap moisture and create damp microclimates

Al Janabin Street and the surrounding narrow residential streets create confined spaces that trap moisture and morning dew. Perpetual shade and still air keep moisture levels high. Moisture-loving insects thrive in these conditions. The programme focuses on the tight gaps between buildings, entry points, and drainage zones where moisture collects.

The second reason

Old Makkah Road nearby carries heavy traffic and continuous food waste

The Old Makkah Road runs very close to the district with constant truck traffic, traders and commerce. Food waste and debris dropping from vehicles and goods attract insects and rodents. The district adjacent to the heavy route faces continuous pressure from that direction.

The third reason

Health centre and daily commercial services supply food sources and activity

The Umm Al Salam health centre, mosques and small shops and food outlets generate daily food waste and debris. Constant foot traffic and discarded food strongly attract insects. The programme focuses on entry points around services and small food-related businesses.

Umm Al Salam on the map

Umm Al Salam sits about 4.5 km from Al Harazat and about 4.5 km from Al Mahamid.

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Before treatment

What a preventive visit reads

Popular housing densely built on residential blocks served by Al Janabin Street and the Old Makkah Road. Health centre, mosques and daily shops are close at hand. The district borders Al Harazat and Al Mahamid on the lorry route toward Makkah.

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

The base of the outside wall

The external wall base of each residential unit receives preventive treatment on all sides. The external residual band extends around every building perimeter. Tight gaps between close-set buildings require additional protection.

An exterior door threshold and the gap beneath it

Gaps and openings

Small cracks and gaps in foundations and walls have monitoring points at close intervals. Moisture retained in narrow gaps reveals pressure from the street and the external environment.

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

Air conditioning condensate

Condensate from air conditioning and water pipes requires regular inspection. Moisture around pipes in narrow gaps attracts insects strongly and supports persistent infestations.

Floor drains

Floor drains at foundation bases and in narrow streets have monitoring stations. Standing water and accumulated moisture attract mosquitoes, aquatic insects and ants.

A drip irrigation line in damp soil beside planting

Irrigation against the wall

Small gardens or green spaces around homes add moisture to external wall bases. Monitoring tracks the effect of any irrigation on humidity and insect pressure in these confined zones.

A closed monitoring station at the foot of a wall

The monitoring points

Monitoring points are positioned at tight gaps, at entry points, and along external perimeters. All are read at every visit to measure pressure from the street, narrow gaps, street-level moisture and commercial activity nearby.

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.

Landmarks of Umm Al Salam

Work in Umm Al Salam is organised by reference to the location on Old Makkah Road and Al Janabin Street as the main residential axis. The Umm Al Salam health centre identifies the district and helps clarify main entry points and monitoring zones.

Old Makkah Road
Al Salem Mosque
Al Janabin Street
Umm Al Salam Health Centre

Questions about this district

Do narrow streets and close-set buildings provide better conditions for insects?

Yes substantially. Narrow streets trap moisture and retain dew even on dry days. Perpetual shade and still air keep humidity high. Moisture-loving insects are present at very high densities in the confined gaps and street-level microclimates.

The Old Makkah Road is a short distance away. Does it create strong pressure?

Yes significantly. The road is very close and carries heavy truck traffic. Food waste and debris dropping from vehicles and goods attract insects and rodents strongly. Pressure from the road is continuous and high.

The health centre is nearby. Does it increase insect problems in adjacent homes?

Yes. The health centre, nearby restaurants and small food outlets generate food waste and debris. Activity and hygiene challenges around health facilities attract insects. Homes adjacent to these facilities may experience additional pressure.

The district neighbours Al Harazat and Al Mahamid. Do insects migrate between them?

Yes readily. Insects and rodents travel easily between closely spaced neighbouring districts. Adjacent areas may be sources of additional pressure. The programme factors neighbouring districts into pressure readings.

Narrow streets with poor drainage may trap rainwater. How does this affect insects?

Yes. Low-lying streets may hold rainwater for long periods. Standing water creates ideal breeding sites for mosquitoes and aquatic insects. The programme monitors areas where water collects after rainfall.

Does the preventive programme differ between popular housing and more affluent districts?

Yes substantially. Popular housing districts with tight spaces, weak drainage and high commercial activity may require stronger treatment and denser monitoring than wealthier areas with better infrastructure and lower foot traffic.

How much does preventive treatment in Umm Al Salam 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 Umm Al Salam.