A technician closing a gap at the base of a wall with metal mesh

Rodents and mice in Al Andalus Makkah

Al Andalus is a residential and commercial district within Al Utaybiyah, north of the Grand Mosque between the Third Ring Road, Al Jazair Street and Hajun Street. Apartment blocks and furnished flats rented to pilgrims by season mix with small neighbourhood mosques, and rodents here move between seasonal units hunting stored food and water, concentrating on middle and upper floors where foot traffic is lower.

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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 Al Andalus

Rodents in this district adapt quickly to seasonal turnover of residents and shift between flats seeking food and safety, making them hard to track through standard inspection. The method is set out in full on how we approach Rodents and mice.

The first reason

Furnished seasonal flats and small pilgrim hotels

Furnished flats open and close with pilgrimage seasons, and small hotels fluctuate occupancy rapidly. Rodents adapt to this rhythm and move between vacant and occupied units hunting food and water supply.

The second reason

Small neighbourhood mosques and food from gatherings

Mosques in the residential fabric provide food from ablutions and religious gatherings, with crumbs and scraps attracting rodents. They find quiet spaces in voids behind prayer walls and side doors.

The third reason

Proximity to Souq Al Utaybiyah and Al Mualla cemetery and narrow streets

The nearby market supplies diverse food sources, and narrow streets and gaps between blocks provide safe movement routes. The cemetery offers additional shelter in darkness, drawing rodents between the two at night.

Al Andalus on the map

Al Andalus sits about 1 km from Al Utaybiyah and about 1.5 km from Al Hajun.

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Before treatment

What we read in the building before any bait goes down

The district lies between the Third Ring Road to the north and Al Jazair and Hajun streets, near Souq Al Utaybiyah and Al Mualla cemetery, with furnished apartment blocks, seasonal hotels and small local mosques throughout.

An exterior door with a narrow gap at the threshold

The gap under the door

Gaps beneath flat doors may widen because of uneven flooring and wear from seasonal intensive use.

Pipes passing through a concrete wall from outside

Pipe and conduit openings

Air conditioning and ventilation openings in seasonal flats may be unsealed due to rapid seasonal setup and dismantling.

An electrical cable with its outer sheath damaged

Gnaw marks

Gnaw marks on furniture and textiles may only appear after the flat is occupied, especially on sofas, curtains and cushions.

The corner between a skirting board and a tiled floor

The run along the wall

The run along walls in blocks follows shared pipes and cables, usually starting in lower voids and climbing to upper floors.

Palm fronds touching the edge of a building roof

The route from above

The route from above descends from block roofs through pipe and vent openings, possibly entering side gaps at middle levels.

Sacks of grain stored on a storeroom floor

The water and the food on offer

Water and food on offer includes temporary flat stock, mosque food scraps, hotel supplies and leaking pipes and bath water in shared spaces.

How we work

1
Inspect and trace the runs

We work the perimeter, the kitchen, the store and the false ceiling, establish the species, the entry points and the water source, and mark the station positions before anything is carried in.
2
Close the openings

Metal mesh, mortar and base strips at the gaps, around pipe sleeves and at vents, because foam and silicone are gnawed through within days.
3
Secured bait and traps

Closed stations fixed on the runs outside the building, and traps rather than loose bait indoors, so that anything that dies stays somewhere we can reach.
4
The follow-up visit

We read the take at each station, replenish what has gone, remove anything found, and close any opening that showed itself once the movement settled.

What rodent control includes

Inspection and a station map

Entry points, runs and station positions recorded, so the same points are checked on every visit.
Sealing pipes and drains

Floor traps, pipe sleeves, vents and the air conditioning drain line, the routes that arrive from outside the unit.
Secured bait stations

Closed and fixed on the outside runs, out of reach of children and animals, while indoors we work with traps.
Treating the nest site

A rodent leaves parasites and nesting material behind, so the nest is removed and the void it sat in is treated.
Aftercare instructions

Stock lifted off the floor, droppings cleaned damp with disinfectant instead of swept dry, and pet bowls emptied at night.
A scheduled follow-up

A set date after the first visit: read the take, replenish the bait, remove anything found and close what is still open.

Landmarks of Al Andalus

Work in Al Andalus begins at Hajun Street on the district's eastern boundary and extends through adjacent residential blocks toward Souq Al Utaybiyah to the south, where rodents originate from the market activity.

Hajun Street
Third Ring Road
Al Jazair Street
Princess Al Anoud Mosque
Al Utaybiyah Market

Questions about this district

Why do rats in seasonal hotels disappear after the season ends?

After season end, many relocate seeking food elsewhere, but a small colony remains in vacant flats and hotels, waiting for the next peak.

Are old furnished flats more vulnerable to rodents than new ones?

Yes. Old flats have more gaps and cracks and may already harbour rodents. New flats resist entry better but sub-floor voids may still be unsealed.

Do small mosques within blocks become rodent sources in adjacent flats?

Yes, especially if not cleaned daily. Food scraps and water attract rodents that move easily to nearby units through openings.

How do we prevent rats climbing from ground floors to upper levels?

Sealing all gaps around pipes and cables between floors is essential. Shared stairs, drains and pipes between units must be inspected and blocked.

Does smell from Al Mualla cemetery affect rodent activity in the blocks?

No direct effect, but the cemetery offers shelter away from light. Rodents may move between cemetery and adjacent blocks hunting food.

Should all blocks in the district be treated together or one after another?

Treating adjacent block groups together is best, as rodents move easily between them. Treating one alone may drive rats to neighbouring blocks.

How much does rodents and mice in Al Andalus 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 Andalus.