Rodents and mice in Al Nakhil, 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 Nakhil

The gaps around drainage and water pipes between shops and flats are large here because the original building design was weak, and rodents breach them easily and climb without hesitation. The method is set out in full on Rodents and mice in detail.

The first reason

Food shops below create permanent ground level attraction

Shops open directly to the street and leave food waste on floors and in corners. Rodents enter by night through drainage gaps and unsealed doors, and find everything they need. Climbing to the flats above is not a choice but natural behaviour as they explore and seek more shelter and cover. A single sealed entry on one shop is undermined by an unguarded opening metres away.

The second reason

Shared openings between shops and flats above

Drainage, electricity and water pipes pass through weak partition walls, and many openings are not fully sealed at all. Rodents use these passages as internal routes to cross over, and if the flat sits directly above a shop, a rodent reaches it in minutes without going outside. Sealing requires working both sides simultaneously or the route stays open.

The third reason

Damp floors and constant drainage seepage

Food shops wash their floors daily, and seeping water pools in corners and gaps. This moisture attracts rodents and supplies them constant water. Flats above the shops suffer rising dampness, which makes them more attractive to rodents as shelter and breeding grounds.

The character of Al Nakhil

Mixed district: shops at street level with homes above them

A mixed district means the primary rodent source is external, from the shops, so treatment must begin at ground level and seal the vertical entry routes before placing any bait inside the flat above.

Before treatment

What we read in the building before any bait goes down

Food shops, a dairy and produce markets occupy the ground floors, with apartments directly above them, and daily food waste and spillage from the shops attracts rodent populations constantly.

An exterior door with a narrow gap at the threshold

The gap under the door

Gaps under shop doors are wide because the damp floors move seasonally and old door frames do not close tightly, giving rodent easy access every night.

Pipes passing through a concrete wall from outside

Pipe and conduit openings

Drainage and water openings between shop and flat are large and poorly sealed, and old metal pipes leave gaps around the wall face through which rodents pass.

An electrical cable with its outer sheath damaged

Gnaw marks

Gnaw marks on shop wiring and flat wiring appear in the same locations, showing that the rodent moves freely between the two spaces via the partition wall.

The corner between a skirting board and a tiled floor

The run along the wall

Rodent runs start from dark shop corners, then rise regularly along the partition wall and around pipes in a clear upward pattern toward the flat.

Palm fronds touching the edge of a building roof

The route from above

From above, rodents enter the flat via shared ceiling gaps and openings around risers that run through both spaces, exploiting vertical shafts designed without rodent breaks.

Sacks of grain stored on a storeroom floor

The water and the food on offer

Seeping water from the shop drainage supplies constant drinking water, and food crumbs supply nutrients, so the flat above is powerfully attractive to rodents entering from below.

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 Umm Al Salam Sub-Municipality

The Umm Al Salam sub municipality covers the east and south east of Jeddah along the Old Makkah Road and the Haramain Road. It pairs recently planned districts such as Al Wahah, Al Nakhil and Al Shuruq with popular districts that grew outside formal planning, including Al Harazat, Al Mahamid and Umm Al Salam. The older areas have ageing drainage, unpaved streets and vacant plots where building waste collects, conditions that suit rodents, cockroaches and ants. The newer areas are ringed by half built subdivisions and open excavations.

Questions about this district

Will treating the shop below alone protect the flat above from rodents?

No, treating the shop alone fails. Rodents reach the flat via shared pipes and openings in the partition wall. Both the shop and the flat must be treated at the same time to cut all entry and movement routes, or re infestation through the walls will continue.

Why do rodents climb from the shop to the flat so easily here?

The gaps around drainage and water pipes are large, and the wall between shop and flat is old and damp. Rodents climb the pipes without effort, and the existing openings allow direct entry from the shop to the flat without external exposure.

Does daily cleaning of the shop reduce rodent pressure over time?

Daily cleaning helps but does not solve the problem. Seeping water and crumbs left in corners are enough to attract rodents. Treatment requires sealing the gaps and managing the dampness as well as cleaning, or rodents will return.

Does dampness rising from the shop below affect rodents in the flat above?

Yes, rising dampness from the shop creates ideal conditions for rodents in the flat. Damp walls and warm floors make the flat an attractive shelter once rodents have entered from the shop below, and they breed more readily in this environment.

How often should a flat above a food shop need scheduled treatment each year?

A flat above a food shop may need follow up treatment every four to six weeks during warm months, and every eight weeks during winter. The frequency depends on shop behaviour and the amount of daily food waste spilling, and whether neighbouring units are also treated.

Does sealing the gap under the shop door stop rodents entering the flat above?

Sealing the shop door is important but not sufficient. Rodents also enter through interior wall openings and pipes. Full inspection of the entire partition wall and sealing all hidden openings is necessary, or the route remains open despite door sealing.

How much does rodents and mice in Al Nakhil 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 Nakhil.