Rodents and mice in Al Misyal 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 Misyal Al Jadid

Construction sites here leave wide gaps between new villas, and rodents move from site to site without obstruction through the open spaces. The method is set out in full on the full Rodents and mice page.

The first reason

Water pooling in construction and excavation sites

Al Misyal is a new scheme with deep foundation work and quarrying. Water pools at these sites after rain and attracts rodents. These sites serve as launching points for entry into new villas.

The second reason

Incomplete new villas with open access

Villas in Al Misyal Al Jadid are not yet finished and large window and door openings stand empty. Rodents enter through these gaps and nest in the wall cavities before residents move in.

The third reason

Empty plots and temporary building stores

Vacant land around each villa offers shelter and temporary building stores hold grain and materials. Rodents live on the open ground and enter villas searching for food.

Al Misyal Al Jadid on the map

Al Misyal Al Jadid sits about 2.5 km from Al Hajlah Al Jadid and about 5 km from Al Judairiyah Al Jadid.

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Before treatment

What we read in the building before any bait goes down

Al Misyal is a new scheme with scattered building, leaving open passages between the villas and water that pools in quarries and excavations.

An exterior door with a narrow gap at the threshold

The gap under the door

Gaps under new villa doors are small but large building openings in incomplete villas provide direct entry without obstruction.

Pipes passing through a concrete wall from outside

Pipe and conduit openings

Pipe and conduit openings in incomplete villas stand fully open, and without sealed floors there is no protection against ground level entry.

An electrical cable with its outer sheath damaged

Gnaw marks

Gnaw marks may appear on grain sacks and materials in temporary building stores around the construction site.

The corner between a skirting board and a tiled floor

The run along the wall

Runs along walls may appear if an incomplete villa has been temporarily occupied, usually around temporary site canteens.

Palm fronds touching the edge of a building roof

The route from above

Rodents climb from vacant plots and excavations through large building openings to upper storeys without difficulty.

Sacks of grain stored on a storeroom floor

The water and the food on offer

Water is available from pooling construction sites and food is present in building stores and villas occupied by construction workers.

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 Misyal Al Jadid

We work in Al Misyal Al Jadid through Ibrahim Al Khalil Road which connects the site to the Saudi German Hospital, and we plan treatment by construction phases using Qutbah bin Amer Street which crosses through the scheme.

Ibrahim Al Khalil Road
Qutbah bin Amer Street
Saudi German Hospital

Questions about this district

Do pools of water on building sites attract rodents?

Yes, water pooling is a major attraction. Rodents come to construction sites to drink and then move to neighbouring villas.

Are incomplete villas more vulnerable to rodents than finished ones?

Yes, large openings in unfinished villas allow easy entry. Rodents nest and settle before residents move in, making them a problem on occupation.

How do I protect a new villa from rodents while the project is still building?

We place secured traps around the foundations and surrounding land. When construction ends we seal openings and gaps before residents move in.

Are new villa boundary walls enough to stop rodents?

Low walls do not offer enough protection because rodents tunnel under them or climb them. We focus on sealing openings and gaps rather than relying on walls.

Why do rodents come to new houses when everything is brand new?

New villas are no different to rodents. Food, water and shelter are available enough. Open gaps and empty plots provide easy access and nesting space.

Is treating the whole project at once better than regular treatment?

Treating the full construction before occupation is best. After residents move in we recommend regular treatment every two months to prevent re-entry from vacant land.

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