Rodents and mice in Al Naeem, 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 Naeem

High concentration of food outlets provides constant food sources for rodents, and food waste and grease do not collect or clear easily in these crowded zones. The method is set out in full on how we approach Rodents and mice.

The first reason

High density of restaurants and food merchants

Hira and Al Naeem streets carry many restaurants, cafes and food shops. Food waste, grease and spillage offer constant supply for rodents and cockroaches, and waste accumulates quickly in crowded streets.

The second reason

Small stores and shops under residential blocks

Small shops and stores beneath flats and villas have blurred boundaries between food storage and residence. Rodents enter the shops, move through shared voids and reach the flats above.

The third reason

Shared pipes and voids between storeys

Mixed-use buildings share pipework and conduits between floors. Restaurants below provide food that attracts rodents and cockroaches into shared voids used by upper floors.

Al Naeem on the map

Al Naeem sits about 2 km from Al Nahdah and about 3 km from Al Muhammadiyah.

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Before treatment

What we read in the building before any bait goes down

A central commercial district between two main roads, high density of restaurants, shops and offices, with apartments and villas in inner blocks and Hira International Market among its major anchors.

An exterior door with a narrow gap at the threshold

The gap under the door

Gaps under restaurant and shop doors may be wide to allow trolley movement, leaving clear passages for rodents.

Pipes passing through a concrete wall from outside

Pipe and conduit openings

Pipe entries from ground-floor restaurants to upper flats often lack sufficient metal barriers.

An electrical cable with its outer sheath damaged

Gnaw marks

Gnaw marks appear on wiring and plastic pipes especially in shared voids and basement spaces.

The corner between a skirting board and a tiled floor

The run along the wall

The run along the wall follows water lines and pipework, with rodents preferring to stay near restaurant water supplies.

Palm fronds touching the edge of a building roof

The route from above

The route from above comes via shared voids and pipes connecting restaurants to the flats.

Sacks of grain stored on a storeroom floor

The water and the food on offer

Water and food are constantly available from restaurants and food shops, with spillage and waste providing perpetual supply.

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 Naeem

Al Naeem is reached via Hira Street or Al Naeem Street between Prince Sultan Road and Madinah Road, with work organised around Hira International Market which draws high foot traffic and constant food handling.

Hira Street
Al Naeem Street
Hira International Market
Al Naeem Public Park
Prince Sultan Road

Questions about this district

Are restaurants and shops the main reason for rodent problems in Al Naeem?

Yes. The concentration of food outlets provides constant supply, and food waste and grease accumulate quickly and attract rodents and cockroaches persistently.

Why do rodents from ground-floor restaurants climb to flats above?

Mixed-use buildings share voids and pipework between storeys. Rodents fed by restaurants below use these routes to climb seeking water.

Is treating restaurants alone enough to protect the flats?

No. Restaurant treatment is necessary but flats must be protected independently by sealing all openings and shared pipes.

How is treating a commercial district different from treating a residential area?

In commercial zones the problem is constant all year because food waste never stops. Work focuses on managing waste and blocking routes from shops.

Are cockroaches a bigger problem than rodents in this commercial area?

Both are problems. Cockroaches seek grease and waste, rodents need water and food, and both find what they need in the restaurants.

How should food waste be managed in a commercial district?

Waste must be collected daily in sealed bins, areas around bins kept clean, spillage removed immediately, and grease disposed of safely.

How much does rodents and mice in Al Naeem 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 Naeem.