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

Rodents and mice in Al Rusayfah Makkah

Al Rusayfah is a newly planned land grant scheme on the third ring road west of the city, with orderly housing and medical complexes, bordered by Al Hindawiyah to the east, Al Khalidiyah to the south, Al Nuzha to the north and Al Shawqiyah to the west. The Haramain railway station and the Jeddah expressway entrance sit on its edge. Rodents come from the old crowded districts to the south and north and find entry points in the new apartments and villas.

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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 Rusayfah

The new district is clean and orderly but is ringed to the north and south by old popular areas with very high population density and acute rodent problems. The method is set out in full on Rodents and mice in detail.

The first reason

Neighbouring old dense areas and seasonal migration waves

Al Rusayfah sits surrounded to north and south by old crowded popular areas infested with rodents. When the old areas crowd with pilgrims and Umrah visitors, rodent populations increase and then migrate into the new adjacent neighbourhoods. The third ring road does not stop the movement.

The second reason

Neighbourhood parks and green spaces with continuous irrigation

New neighbourhood parks and green spaces have regular irrigation systems running continuously. Moisture and available water attract rodents from the drier adjoining areas. Rats settle near green spaces and gardens where water and plant material provide food.

The third reason

Modern construction and modern architectural design with natural openings

New buildings have modern design but create natural weak points: external drain pipes, gaps beneath sliding glass doors, unprotected air vents. Rodents readily exploit these openings to enter from the surrounding environment.

Al Rusayfah on the map

Al Rusayfah sits about 1.5 km from Al Hindawiyah and about 2 km from Al Khalidiyah.

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Before treatment

What we read in the building before any bait goes down

A newly planned residential district on flat ground, new apartments and villas with neighbourhood parks, sitting beside old densely crowded areas infested with rodent problems.

An exterior door with a narrow gap at the threshold

The gap under the door

The gap beneath a modern sliding glass door is deep and wide relative to standard modern architectural design dimensions.

Pipes passing through a concrete wall from outside

Pipe and conduit openings

External drain pipes and cooling pipes without covers have small openings providing direct entry for rodents.

An electrical cable with its outer sheath damaged

Gnaw marks

Gnaw marks on plastic pipes, insulation and weak mesh on air vents are visible in new homes where rodents test entry points.

The corner between a skirting board and a tiled floor

The run along the wall

The run along the wall follows the base and voids around concrete foundations and external pipes in new construction.

Palm fronds touching the edge of a building roof

The route from above

The route from above comes through weak or missing mesh on air vents and along pipes running parallel to walls into the home interior.

Sacks of grain stored on a storeroom floor

The water and the food on offer

Water from regular irrigation systems and food from seeds, plants and light waste from residents make Al Rusayfah attractive to rodents arriving from old dense areas.

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 Misfalah Sub-Municipality

Al Misfalah sub municipality runs downhill from the south of the Grand Mosque through Al Misfalah, Kudai and Al Rawabi to Al Taqwa, Al Hindawiyah, Al Khalidiyah and Al Rusayfah at the third ring road. The northern end is old apartment blocks and pilgrim hotels with restaurants along Ibrahim Al Khalil Street and the huge coach parks at Kudai. The south and west are dense popular districts with countless small shops and unplanned hillside housing, some of it already cleared for redevelopment, giving way to orderly land grant schemes in Al Rusayfah beside the railway station.

Questions about this district

Do rodents migrate from old crowded areas into new Al Rusayfah?

Yes, especially during Hajj and Umrah seasons when old areas become very crowded. Rodents search for space and food and migrate into the adjacent new neighbourhoods.

Are new villas in Al Rusayfah safe from rodent entry?

Villas are new with modern pipes but modern designs create weak points: external pipes, gaps beneath glass doors, unprotected air vents easily used by rodents for entry.

Do neighbourhood parks and green spaces attract rodents?

Yes. Parks and green spaces with continuous irrigation provide attractive habitat. Water, plants and seeds provide food, and moisture provides drinking water.

Does the Haramain railway station in Al Rusayfah provide passages for rodents?

The station is a modern closed and ordered building. The area around it sees activity and movement that may provide some food. Rodents may nest nearby but not inside the station.

Is pre occupancy treatment of a new home absolutely necessary in Al Rusayfah?

Yes, very much. A new unoccupied home is a safe refuge. Pre occupancy treatment prevents early settlement and spread.

Is Al Rusayfah protected from rodent migration by the third ring road?

No. The ring road is only a road, not an effective barrier. Rodents cross beneath it and through shared pipes and channels connecting both sides.

How much does rodents and mice in Al Rusayfah 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 Rusayfah.