Rodents and mice in Al Hajlah Al Jadid, 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 Hajlah Al Jadid

Buildings scattered across the white land leave gaps between their entrances and footings, so a rodent moves freely between units before the networks are laid and the gaps are closed. The method is set out in full on Rodents and mice in detail.

The first reason

Deep foundation pits and building materials

Trenches dug for foundations that are not yet finished offer deep shelter for rodents, and heaps of sand, cement and metal stacked on the ground and around footings give enough cover and sub-surface passages that run straight to new flats.

The second reason

Gaps between scattered new units

Modern houses standing apart from each other on empty land leave open passages on both sides and underneath. A rodent finds no shared wall to block its movement from one unit to the next before streets are laid and gaps are sealed.

The third reason

Water and damp from the wadi

Wadi Uranah carries seasonal water that settles in the depressions around the scheme. Damp soil round foundations draws insects and rodents hunting for moisture and the food scattered about the building sites.

The character of Al Hajlah Al Jadid

New development: ongoing construction and vacant plots between the homes

In a new development, rodents do not spread from occupied homes nearby but from open land and adjacent projects, so treatment must seal entry points from outside before occupancy, not fight an infestation already in from neighbouring residents.

Before treatment

What we read in the building before any bait goes down

The district is cut by Wadi Uranah and its tributaries, which carry storm water after rain and leave depressions that stay damp, creating conditions favourable to rodents before the neighbourhood is fully occupied.

An exterior door with a narrow gap at the threshold

The gap under the door

The gap under a new door may stay wide if no tight threshold is fitted, and the rodent pushes it open to make it wider still.

Pipes passing through a concrete wall from outside

Pipe and conduit openings

Drain pipes and air conditioning ducts come through large unsealed holes in the foundation and provide direct routes from outside to the suspended ceiling.

An electrical cable with its outer sheath damaged

Gnaw marks

Gnaw marks on wires and pipes show up weeks before you see the rodent itself, and they mark where it travels inside the walls searching for a way through.

The corner between a skirting board and a tiled floor

The run along the wall

The run along the wall climbs from the foundation up through gaps in the electrical and plumbing connections.

Palm fronds touching the edge of a building roof

The route from above

The route from above comes through wide holes in the suspended ceiling that have not been closed yet, and rodents move freely through them before finishing work is done.

Sacks of grain stored on a storeroom floor

The water and the food on offer

Water from damp foundations and food from insects and building waste draw rodents onto the inner runs in the new house.

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 Makkah Sub-Municipality

South Makkah sub municipality is the belt of Crown Prince schemes south of Al Ukayshiyah, along the Al Laith road and the extension of Ibrahim Al Khalil Road to the Fifth Ring Road and the Non Muslims bypass. Most of it is still bare: granted plots awaiting houses, new villas standing alone, open building sites and unfinished paving and drainage. Wadi Uranah and its tributaries cross the low ground and hold water after rain, hills close it in, and rodents, reptiles and scorpions shelter in stacked materials and foundation pits before the neighbourhoods fill up.

Questions about this district

Why do rodents move from foundation pits into new flats?

Open foundation pits offer natural shelter and rodents travel through them searching for food. When they reach a new floor slab they find gaps under doors and windows and cracks in the foundation to slip through with ease.

Is treating one flat enough in a new development?

No, because rodents come from surrounding empty land and new storage sheds nearby. You must treat outdoor runs and seal entry points from the wider perimeter before bait goes down inside the flat.

Should we start treatment before moving in or after?

Before moving in is best, because an empty flat lets you see trails and runs clearly, and sealing the entry points is easier before furniture, clothes and food go in.

Do the empty plots around the scheme supply food for rodents?

Yes, waste from building sites, dead grass and small animals offer plenty to eat, and rodents are drawn from these areas towards the homes as they sense rising human activity.

How do we stop rodents entering from the footings of neighbouring units?

Seal every gap and crack in the foundation from outside with gnaw-proof material, make sure adjoining roofs and shared pipes are sealed, and leave no gaps at the base of fences that would let rodents through.

Does bait stay effective in the damp soil round foundations?

Bait loses strength in high moisture, so we place it in secured stations on solid ground away from water sources, and check it regularly because weather here changes the ground conditions often.

How much does rodents and mice in Al Hajlah Al Jadid 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 Hajlah Al Jadid.