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

Rodents and mice in Al Quraiyat Jeddah

Al Quraiyat is an old popular district in south Jeddah within a dense area of closely spaced apartment blocks and narrow streets. The ground is low lying and holds rainwater year round. Old drainage networks beneath the ageing buildings offer safe hidden passages for rodents. Salt laden humid air drifting in from the port and refinery to the west accelerates foundation damage. Busy shops and food services on nearby main roads provide constant food attracting rodents to the district.

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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 Quraiyat

Rodents enter via deteriorated drainage beneath the ground and gaps around pipes, then move between flats through shared cavities in the tightly packed apartment blocks. The method is set out in full on our Rodents and mice service.

The first reason

Low ground and old drainage provide a rodent network

The district is built on low level ground collecting rainwater. Heavily ageing and broken drainage pipes beneath building foundations provide ready made safe passages allowing rodents to move between buildings entirely underground and invisible.

The second reason

Salt humidity from port and refinery destroys foundations fast

Salt laden humid air from the port and refinery complex to the west causes rapid corrosion of foundations and drainage pipes. Deteriorating foundations develop cracks, and broken drainage leaves gaps around pipes, both offering easy rodent entry points.

The third reason

Dense shop and food service presence attracts constant rodent pressure

Restaurants, cafes and shops along Old Makkah Road provide daily food waste and scraps. Damp floors and shared utility runs between the commercial strip and residential blocks above make rodent entry from food sources easy and constant.

Landmarks of Al Quraiyat

Apartment blocks in Al Quraiyat are distributed around the older grid of streets between King Khalid Road and Al Falah Road. Work is coordinated through main building entrances near the College of Telecommunications and Electronics and Al Kulliyah Mosque, and through main access points on Al Falah Road where residents can be briefed about shared drainage risks.

College of Telecommunications and Electronics
Al Kulliyah Mosque
King Khalid Road
Al Falah Road

Before treatment

What we read in the building before any bait goes down

The district sits on low ground that collects rainwater in narrow streets. Damp coastal air from the port and refinery causes rapid deterioration of foundations and drainage. Old water and drainage pipes buried under buildings are heavily corroded.

An exterior door with a narrow gap at the threshold

The gap under the door

Gaps under flat doors and shared building entrances must be sealed, but rodents also enter via gaps around pipes beneath floor level and through shared cavities and spaces connecting neighbouring flats together.

Pipes passing through a concrete wall from outside

Pipe and conduit openings

Drainage and water pipes under the foundations are heavily aged and corroded. Salt and moisture have fractured them extensively, leaving multiple gaps and spaces around the pipes where rodents can tunnel in easily.

An electrical cable with its outer sheath damaged

Gnaw marks

Gnaw marks on timber and drywall appear alongside pipe gaps and building voids where rodents are widening existing passages or creating new ones. Damage is concentrated near service runs rather than spread randomly.

The corner between a skirting board and a tiled floor

The run along the wall

Rodent runs follow the lines of drainage pipes and gaps beneath floor slabs. Rodents stay against building walls and foundations where they feel safe and move along the established pipe line highways.

Palm fronds touching the edge of a building roof

The route from above

Routes from above come through ceiling gaps connecting to upper flats, using ventilation runs and water pipes climbing between floors as access and climbing routes before dropping into ceiling cavities.

Sacks of grain stored on a storeroom floor

The water and the food on offer

Water is available constantly from humidity and drainage moisture beneath floors. Food is readily obtained from nearby shops and domestic waste, providing ideal conditions for rodent breeding and population growth year round.

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 Al Jamiah Sub-Municipality

Al Jamiah sub municipality spans the older south of Jeddah. Planned districts such as Al Fayha, Al Thaghr and Madain Al Fahd sit beside crowded popular quarters like the Nazlahs and Al Quraiyat, and beside cleared or clearing land in Ghulail, Petromin and Al Thaalibah awaiting redevelopment. Apartment buildings stand close together above dense runs of shops and restaurants along Old Makkah Road and Prince Majid Road. Drainage in the popular quarters is ageing, humid air drifts in from the port and refinery side to the west, and the flat low lying ground holds rainwater in narrow streets.

Questions about this district

Is the old drainage beneath buildings a main entry route for rodents?

Yes. Heavily ageing pipes and broken runs develop natural gaps around the pipe penetrations. Rodents burrow in from the street and surrounding soil directly beneath the building foundation level.

Does port and refinery humidity increase the rodent problem here?

Yes. Salt and moisture cause rapid deterioration of foundations and pipes, constantly creating new gaps and cracks. The problem worsens during humid and windy seasons when salt loading is highest.

Is treating one flat enough or must the entire building be treated?

Treating the entire building is far more effective. Rodents move easily between flats via shared cavities, building voids and shared drainage. Treating one flat alone rarely stops the problem.

Do damp floors in old flats attract rodents more heavily?

Yes. Damp floors and persistent moisture create ideal conditions for rodents. Moisture makes it easier for them to tunnel beneath floors and walls, softening materials and opening new passages.

Are the shops on the main road the primary rodent source in the district?

Yes. Restaurants and shops provide continuous food waste attraction. Shared drainage and ventilation gaps between shops and residential blocks above make rodent transfer between commercial and residential units easy.

How often should Al Quraiyat apartment buildings need treatment annually?

Four treatments per year are recommended because of old drainage, persistent moisture and continuous food sources from nearby shops. Regular inspection for new pipe gaps and foundation cracks is also essential.

How much does rodents and mice in Al Quraiyat 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 Quraiyat.