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

Rodents and mice in Al Aziziyah Jeddah

Al Aziziyah is an intensely dense commercial residential district north east of central Jeddah, a continuous stream of restaurants, shops, popular markets and food stores stacked with apartments above. The extreme density of occupants, shops, food outlets and old interconnected piping, combined with high humidity from the sea and failing drainage, create ideal conditions for rodents that move effortlessly between commercial and domestic spaces.

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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 Aziziyah

Popular restaurants and shops in the district operate at high volume, and food waste accumulates rapidly on pavements and in spaces between buildings. The method is set out in full on Rodents and mice in detail.

The first reason

Popular markets and restaurants provide continuous food

Makarona Road is a relentless stream of restaurants, popular shops and markets. Food scraps, water, oil and grease accumulate around these outlets and draw rodents constantly. Apartments directly above the shops connect to them through shared structures, so rodents enter below and settle above without obstacle.

The second reason

Shared old densely packed piping

Al Aziziyah was built decades ago and its piping is very old and installed at high density. Water, drainage, gas and electrical lines run so thickly through narrow walls that small gaps surround each conduit. These gaps are ideal for rodent movement between levels and between buildings.

The third reason

Humidity and failed drainage systems

The district is close to the sea, port and refinery, elevating humidity and salt air. Aged drainage networks leak, water pools in cavities and cracks, and seeps from ruptures provide rodents with constant water supply.

The character of Al Aziziyah

Mixed district: shops at street level with homes above them

In this extremely dense mixed district, rodents use shops and markets as primary food source, and apartments above as rest and breeding shelter. The extreme density and direct connections between different uses make treatment complex, requiring full coverage of every shop, every apartment and every horizontal passage between buildings.

Before treatment

What we read in the building before any bait goes down

Al Aziziyah is a tightly packed commercial residential zone with virtually no green space, intensifying pressure on buildings from constant food waste, standing water and sewage.

An exterior door with a narrow gap at the threshold

The gap under the door

Shop door gaps in the dense district are very wide, and old foundations may be corroded, enlarging the gap beneath the door.

Pipes passing through a concrete wall from outside

Pipe and conduit openings

Air conditioning, water and drainage pipes run at very high density through narrow walls, leaving small gaps around each conduit through which lithe rodents move.

An electrical cable with its outer sheath damaged

Gnaw marks

Gnaw marks appear on apartment furniture, timber and insulation rapidly because humidity softens materials.

The corner between a skirting board and a tiled floor

The run along the wall

Rodents trace walls and shared foundations, concentrating runs along drainage pipe lines.

Palm fronds touching the edge of a building roof

The route from above

Rodents enter via shops and markets, climb shared pipes into apartments, then transfer between units via the same pipe systems.

Sacks of grain stored on a storeroom floor

The water and the food on offer

Water supply from damp foundations, leaking drainage and sea humidity allows rodents to thrive easily.

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.

What is different about Al Aziziyah Sub-Municipality

The Al Aziziyah sub municipality takes in the established heart of northern Jeddah, from the Al Hamra corniche on the Red Sea to Al Rehab east of King Abdullah Road. Its buildings date back decades, mostly mid rise apartment blocks over shops and closely packed restaurants along Makarona Road, Tahliah Street and Palestine Street, alongside villas and hotel towers near the shore. Sea humidity is high in the western districts, plumbing and drainage in the older blocks are ageing, and food outlets, hospitals and irrigated gardens are everywhere, conditions that favour cockroaches, ants, mosquitoes and rodents throughout the year.

Questions about this district

Why is Makarona Road worse than other streets in Al Aziziyah?

Makarona Road is the main commercial spine carrying the highest density of restaurants, shops and popular markets. Constant food scraps, rubbish and seeping water attract rodents reliably.

Are old apartments in Al Aziziyah more vulnerable than new ones?

Yes. Old apartments above shops may lack modern insulation or seals. However all apartments in the district connect to aged shared piping, which provides ready passage for rodents.

How does humidity affect rodent activity in the district?

High humidity supplies continuous water, allowing rodents to survive without a fixed water source. Humidity also eases their movement through walls and along pipes.

Are the markets a source of rodents or a shelter for them?

Markets supply food, water and waste, making them a strong rodent source. Adjacent residential blocks and shared walls become rest and breeding grounds for rodents feeding in the markets.

Do shared pipes between buildings ease rodent movement?

Yes significantly. Shared pipes provide direct routes between shops, apartments and neighbouring buildings. A rodent enters via a shop and climbs shared pipes to an apartment, then transfers to adjacent units via the same systems.

How does ongoing renovation affect rodent activity in Al Aziziyah?

Continuous refurbishment and building work creates new cavities and routes for rodents. New pipes connect to old systems, opening additional pathways.

How much does rodents and mice 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.