Rodents and mice in Al Faisaliyah, Jeddah

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 Faisaliyah

In the old blocks here, shared drainage channels between flats corrode and open over time, creating wider and wider gaps that let rodents travel freely between adjacent units without crossing open ground. The method is set out in full on Rodents and mice in detail.

The first reason

Continuous food supply from the commercial strip

Sari Street alone draws hundreds of customers daily, and the restaurants and shop fronts leave food waste in the street and alleyway. Rodents do not need to forage far; they return to the same reliable source every night. A single blocked entry point on one flat is undercut by another entry a few metres away on the shared wall.

The second reason

Adjacent flats and shared passages that connect them

The apartment blocks share passages, drainage runs and electrical conduits between units. Treating one flat does not stop rodents if the neighbouring flat is untreated, because they move sideways between flats through shared openings and old pipework without needing to go outside. The treatment must reach at least two or three neighbouring units to break the chain.

The third reason

Corroded drainage pipes and wide gaps in the foundations

Metal pipes decades old have rusted and collapsed internally, leaving large gaps in foundation slabs and walls. These gaps are deep and easy for rodents to exploit, and sealing them demands materials that cannot be gnawed through, as standard mortar proves useless against sustained pressure.

Al Faisaliyah on the map

Al Faisaliyah sits about 3 km from Al Rabwah and about 3 km from Al Bawadi.

Open in Google Maps

Before treatment

What we read in the building before any bait goes down

Apartment blocks built decades ago sit on ageing water and sewer lines, and Sari Street itself runs a gauntlet of restaurants, markets and food vendors every day, dropping crumbs and spillage that draw rodents constantly.

An exterior door with a narrow gap at the threshold

The gap under the door

Gaps under flat doors and shop fronts on Sari Street are wide because door frames are aged and floors have settled unevenly, allowing easy rodent passage.

Pipes passing through a concrete wall from outside

Pipe and conduit openings

Pipe and conduit openings between flats are large, and shared drainage lacks protective sleeves at the wall face, leaving direct access routes.

An electrical cable with its outer sheath damaged

Gnaw marks

Gnaw marks on wiring and insulation around drainage openings show continuous movement to and from neighbouring units, particularly visible below stairwells.

The corner between a skirting board and a tiled floor

The run along the wall

Rodents leave trails along shared passage walls and behind pipework, especially near the base of staircases where foot traffic is lightest.

Palm fronds touching the edge of a building roof

The route from above

From above, rodents reach via shared ceiling spaces and gaps between beams, descending through ventilation openings into individual flats.

Sacks of grain stored on a storeroom floor

The water and the food on offer

Restaurants leave food scraps and waste in passages and dark corners; leaking pipes provide constant water, so rodents have no reason to leave the building.

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 Airport Sub-Municipality

The Airport sub-municipality covers some of the oldest established districts of northern Jeddah, gathered around King Abdulaziz International Airport between Madinah Road, King Fahd Road and Prince Majid Road. The stock is villas, single family houses and apartment blocks built decades ago, many served by ageing water and sewer lines. Commercial streets such as Quraish, Sari and Sultan bin Salman are lined with restaurants, furnished flats and popular markets. Dense commercial kitchens, worn pipework and the gaps in older buildings give cockroaches and rodents steady food and shelter, and the high resident population keeps that pressure constant through the year.

Questions about this district

Why are rodents so abundant in the old apartment blocks of Al Faisaliyah?

The restaurants and shops on Sari Street provide constant food, and old shared piping between flats gives them easy movement routes. Al Faisaliyah combines high population density with ageing network infrastructure that has degraded to the point that blocks become interconnected highways for rodent traffic.

Is treating a single flat effective if neighbouring units remain untreated here?

In the apartment buildings here, treating one flat alone fails because rodents move from neighbouring flats via shared passages and pipes. Coordination with at least two or three neighbouring units is necessary to break the transfer routes and stop re infestation.

Does sealing gaps under doors alone stop rodents from entering the flat?

Sealing the door gap is important but insufficient in Al Faisaliyah. Rodents also enter via drainage vents, electrical openings and overlooked gaps in the foundation. Full treatment requires reading the entire building fabric before placing any bait.

When is rodent pressure highest: before winter or just after it begins?

Pressure peaks as temperatures drop in autumn, when rodents seek warm shelter indoors. In Al Faisaliyah, this translates to climbing activity inside the blocks from September onwards through November, visible as fresh gnaw marks and increased droppings.

Is bait placed in shared passages safe for residents and children?

We use secured bait stations that are locked and positioned in passages and corners well away from children and pets. The stations are designed so that only a rodent can enter; the bait remains sealed inside and out of reach.

Are the old drainage networks under Al Faisaliyah a permanent source of rodent entry?

Yes, the aged sewers under the street and buildings are major entry corridors for rodents. Identifying these networks and locating their weak points is part of the treatment plan, because entry points there feed the passage network between flats.

How much does rodents and mice in Al Faisaliyah 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 Faisaliyah.