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

Rodents and mice in Al Harah Al Janubiyah Jeddah

Al Harah Al Janubiyah is the southern part of coastal Thuwal town, an old popular district with informal housing, narrow lanes and open edges facing farms and empty ground. Rodents come from surrounding land and nearby farms that provide food and shelter, moving freely through narrow streets and close-packed buildings towards the populated zone.

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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 Harah Al Janubiyah

The popular homes are old with wide gaps between buildings, and rodents move easily from house to house through the spaces and under the slightly raised foundations. The method is set out in full on how we approach Rodents and mice.

The first reason

Farms and surrounding land

The quarter is surrounded by farms, agricultural land and fields that supply natural food for wild rodents, which move from these areas into the district hunting for additional food and better shelter.

The second reason

Narrow lanes and close-packed buildings

Homes are packed tightly with narrow passages between them, allowing easy rodent movement from house to house through shared ways and connected roofs.

The third reason

Damp and salt air from the sea

The quarter lies close to the sea, salt air affects foundations, and high humidity softens the soil so rodents tunnel easily under buildings and enter through the holes.

Al Harah Al Janubiyah on the map

Al Harah Al Janubiyah sits about 0.5 km from Harat Al Sarahin and about 0.5 km from Harat Abu Zayd.

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Before treatment

What we read in the building before any bait goes down

The quarter sits on the southern side of Thuwal on the Jeddah Madinah Road, with open edges facing farms, empty land and agricultural fields that provide good environment for rodents.

An exterior door with a narrow gap at the threshold

The gap under the door

The gap under the door is wide and loose in old homes, and the rodent pushes it to make it wider.

Pipes passing through a concrete wall from outside

Pipe and conduit openings

Drain pipes and cooling ducts run under the floor with unsealed openings, offering direct passages for rodents.

An electrical cable with its outer sheath damaged

Gnaw marks

Gnaw marks appear readily on old wood and wires in informal housing.

The corner between a skirting board and a tiled floor

The run along the wall

The run along the wall follows the old foundation from outside and enters through side gaps.

Palm fronds touching the edge of a building roof

The route from above

The route from above comes from connected roofs between houses and the wide gaps between them.

Sacks of grain stored on a storeroom floor

The water and the food on offer

Water from damp foundations and food from farms and waste draw rodents to stay permanently.

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.

Landmarks of Al Harah Al Janubiyah

Al Harah Al Janubiyah lies on the Jeddah Madinah Road heading towards Dhahban and Jeddah, and Thuwal Corniche nearby brings high humidity that affects foundations, so treatment must focus on sealing gaps between the quarter and the surrounding farms and agricultural land.

Jeddah Madinah Road
Thuwal Corniche
Thuwal Harbour

Questions about this district

Why are rodents so plentiful in Al Harah Al Janubiyah despite its age?

Farms round about supply food, old close-packed homes provide easy shelter, and high humidity from the sea softens soil so rodents tunnel easily.

Is treating one house enough or must the whole quarter be treated?

One house is not enough. Rodents come from surrounding land and neighbouring houses constantly. You must treat the quarter's edges and external entry points too.

Does bait stay effective in high humidity and salt air from the sea?

No. Humidity and salt weaken bait quickly, so we place it in secured stations away from direct salt and moisture exposure, monitor it regularly, and may need to replace it sooner.

Do rodents come from empty plots and farms round the quarter?

Yes. Agricultural land and fields round about supply food and shelter for rodents, which move into the quarter hunting extra food and better refuge.

Do fences and boundaries fully separate the quarter from the farms?

No. Boundaries between the quarter and farms are poorly sealed with many gaps, and rodents pass under or over them with ease.

How often does Al Harah Al Janubiyah need treatment?

Initial treatment needs monthly follow up at least, because of continuous flow from surrounding land and high moisture. Follow up may continue for several months.

How much does rodents and mice in Al Harah Al Janubiyah 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 Harah Al Janubiyah.