Rodents and mice in Al Fayha, Makkah

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 Fayha

New projects attract rodents because open foundations and excavated ground provide easy shelter, and new irrigated gardens offer immediate food sources. The method is set out in full on what Rodents and mice involves.

The first reason

Vacant plots, open excavations and new unsealed foundations

Vacant land and building excavations provide ideal shelter for rodents, and open foundations and unfinished drainage channels create natural tunnel systems. Rodents colonise these sites then migrate into occupied neighbouring villas seeking better conditions.

The second reason

Newly irrigated gardens and dense new planted areas

New villas have heavily irrigated gardens, and dense planted areas in the walkway and park provide insect food for rodents. Heavy irrigation draws rodents from surrounding vacant plots and older districts.

The third reason

New residential projects neighbouring older developments

Al Fayha adjoins As Salamah, Al Hamra and Al Buhayrat which are slightly older, and rodents migrate from these districts into Al Fayha seeking the wider open spaces that newer schemes provide for faster breeding.

The character of Al Fayha

New development: ongoing construction and vacant plots between the homes

Al Fayha is a new development with ongoing construction and vacant plots, and rodents colonise vacant land and open foundations very easily. Protection during building and before occupation is essential to prevent early establishment.

Before treatment

What we read in the building before any bait goes down

The district is newly developed with large vacant plots and active construction, featuring Al Fayha Park, Al Fayha Walkway and a shopping centre, where the northern Haram boundary crosses Umm Al Mumineen Road.

An exterior door with a narrow gap at the threshold

The gap under the door

The gap under new villa doors may look small but thin rodents pass beneath easily, especially during construction when materials move and settle the structure.

Pipes passing through a concrete wall from outside

Pipe and conduit openings

Pipe and conduit openings in new villas are sometimes left open during construction, and gaps around new pipes offer straightforward entry passages.

An electrical cable with its outer sheath damaged

Gnaw marks

Gnaw marks on new drainage and ventilation pipes appear if rodents colonise a site during the building phase.

The corner between a skirting board and a tiled floor

The run along the wall

The run along the wall starts from the garden and adjacent excavations and climbs exterior villa walls searching for upper vents.

Palm fronds touching the edge of a building roof

The route from above

The route from above comes through new ventilation breaches and incomplete roof drainage runs during active construction.

Sacks of grain stored on a storeroom floor

The water and the food on offer

Water and food on offer include the heavily irrigated garden, abundant insects, and material waste and discarded food at active building sites.

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 Umrah Sub-Municipality

Al Umrah sub municipality covers the north west of Makkah along the Madinah road and the old Jeddah road, from At Tanim and Masjid Aisha to An Nawwariyah. Its districts are the city's newest, villas and apartment blocks raised on wide schemes where large tracts in Al Umrah Al Jadidah, Al Fayha and Al Buhayrat remain vacant or under construction. Wadi Saraf and Wadi At Tanim run through it and rainwater gathers on unfinished schemes, ihram shops, restaurants and coach stops along the Madinah road serve a constant flow of pilgrims, and villas fill Al Hamra and Umm Al Jud.

Questions about this district

Do rodents from nearby vacant plots migrate into newly built villas?

Very heavily. Vacant sites and excavations offer ideal shelter and rodents move into new villas searching for food and better nesting conditions.

Should new villas be protected before completion or only after occupation?

Both are essential. Assess and seal foundations and gaps during building, then protect completed villas before occupation to prevent early infestation.

Does the new Al Fayha Park provide shelter and food for stray rodents?

Yes, the heavily irrigated park provides insect food, and dense trees and shrubs offer safe cover for large populations.

Are new villas with sealed foundations automatically protected from rodents?

No, modern foundations may appear sealed but small gaps and breaches around pipes and electrical runs offer entry points. Every junction must be inspected and sealed.

Is treating a single villa enough or must the whole district be treated?

Single villa treatment is necessary but the real problem is migration from vacant plots and neighbouring properties. Coordination with neighbours and the wider district improves results considerably.

Do new villas in Al Fayha need one treatment or continuous management?

Continuous management is best because migration pressure and breeding are both constant. Quarterly checks and sealing of new gaps are essential in Al Fayha.

How much does rodents and mice in Al Fayha 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 Fayha.