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

Rodents and mice in Al Fadl Jeddah

Al Fadl is a newly developing residential district in south Jeddah, with apartment buildings, single family homes and vacant plots still being built on, bounded by the Jeddah Makkah Expressway to the south and close to King Abdulaziz Medical City and Jeddah Technical College. The district stretches between major roads and older ground alongside the new urban growth. Rodents come from vacant plots and older areas surrounding the new development.

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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 Fadl

The district sees constant building activity and truck and worker movement, and adjacent vacant plots provide shelter for wild rodents and animals displaced by development. The method is set out in full on Rodents and mice in detail.

The first reason

Adjacent vacant plots and old areas under development

Al Fadl is surrounded by vacant land and areas being redeveloped. Vacant plots provide natural habitat for wild rodents and animals. When new construction begins, rodent populations migrate from these areas into the new neighbourhoods nearby, seeking shelter in the new buildings.

The second reason

New construction and modern design with inherent weak points

New buildings here have architectural designs that create natural openings: external drain pipes without protection, gaps beneath sliding glass doors, unscreened or weakly screened air vents. Rodents readily exploit these points. Unlike old buildings where entry is hidden, modern design leaves weak points visible but often difficult to address.

The third reason

Constant movement and waste and litter from construction and workers

Building sites and heavy trucks and workers leave food scraps and waste scattered about. Rodents feed on this waste and establish themselves in voids around construction sites and in the new villas, with plenty of available food and entry points.

Al Fadl on the map

Al Fadl sits about 2.5 km from North Prince Fawaz and about 3.5 km from South Prince Fawaz.

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Before treatment

What we read in the building before any bait goes down

A newly developing district on relatively flat ground, new properties scattered among older vacant land, with continuous building and heavy truck movement, and relatively new water and sewer networks distributed throughout.

An exterior door with a narrow gap at the threshold

The gap under the door

The gap beneath a sliding glass door in a new villa is deep and wide because of design tolerance and standard architectural dimensions.

Pipes passing through a concrete wall from outside

Pipe and conduit openings

External drain pipes without covers and external cooling pipes have small openings through which rodents can enter.

An electrical cable with its outer sheath damaged

Gnaw marks

Gnaw marks appear on plastic pipes, insulation and weak mesh on unprotected air vents in newly built villas.

The corner between a skirting board and a tiled floor

The run along the wall

The run along the wall follows the base of the wall and voids around concrete foundations and external pipes in new construction.

Palm fronds touching the edge of a building roof

The route from above

The route from above comes through weak or missing mesh on air vents and along pipes running parallel to walls into the villa interior.

Sacks of grain stored on a storeroom floor

The water and the food on offer

Water from irrigation and drainage systems and food from construction waste and worker litter and trash from visitors and site workers make Al Fadl attractive to rodent populations.

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 South Sub-Municipality

The South sub municipality runs from the edge of Old Makkah Road down to Al Khumrah and the southern corniche. Dense residential districts sit beside new subdivisions such as Al Sanabil and Al Taawun, warehouse fringes such as Al Saruriyah and Al Sarawat, and an old seaside settlement at Al Quzayn. Open stormwater channels cross the housing, and the warehouses, the vegetable and livestock markets and the nearby Islamic Port and Industrial City give pests shelter, food and year round humidity. Pressure is greatest in the older quarters, where drainage networks are ageing.

Questions about this district

Do rodents migrate from vacant plots into Al Fadl when new construction begins?

Yes. When excavation and building begins, rodents lose their natural shelter and migrate into adjacent neighbourhoods. New villas and buildings provide safe refuge, and workers leave food behind.

Are new villas in Al Fadl safe from rodent entry?

New villas have modern design but weak points: external drain pipes, gaps beneath sliding doors, unprotected air vents. Rodents exploit these readily to gain entry.

Does Al Fadl sit close to King Abdulaziz Medical City and is that connected to rodent problems?

The medical city is adjacent but is a controlled professional facility. However, workers, patients and visitors from the city bring food and litter that spreads into adjacent streets and parks.

When are rodent populations most numerous in a growing, constantly building district?

During active building seasons rodents increase from waste and worker activity. During quieter seasons they decrease slightly, but the environment provides continuous food sources.

Is pre occupation treatment of a new home absolutely necessary?

Yes, very much so. A new vacant home is a safe refuge for rodents. Pre occupancy treatment prevents early settlement and saves new residents many problems later.

Do rodents come from Jeddah Technical College nearby?

The college is an educational institution with high hygiene standards. However, college cafeterias and stores may provide some food. Rodents from vacant plots and older areas are the primary source.

How much does rodents and mice in Al Fadl 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 Fadl.