Rodents and mice in Al Shubaikah, 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 Shubaikah

Old residents of the quarter have lived with rodents for decades, and the district receives pilgrims and Umrah visitors year round, with rodents travelling in their luggage and goods. The method is set out in full on how we approach Rodents and mice.

The first reason

Tightly packed coral houses with no gaps

Houses are so close that there is no space between them, and weathered coral walls are easy to gnaw through. Rodents burrow passages between one house and its neighbour through shared walls.

The second reason

Narrow alleys and rooftop passages

Alleys are so narrow that opposite buildings are very close. Rodents use ropes and wires strung across the gaps as highways and jump from roof to roof easily.

The third reason

Shallow foundations and persistent damp

Old houses lack deep foundations and water seeps constantly from aged pipes and channels. Moisture attracts rodents and sustains breeding year round.

Al Shubaikah on the map

Al Shubaikah sits about 0.5 km from Al Hajlah and about 1 km from Al Tandabawi.

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Before treatment

What we read in the building before any bait goes down

The quarter sits under the slopes of Jabal Omar and Jabal Al Sharashif, with coral stone houses pressed together without gaps between them and original water and sewerage lines over sixty years old.

An exterior door with a narrow gap at the threshold

The gap under the door

Wooden doors in the narrow alleys are very old, gaps beneath them are wide and completely unsealed, and rodents pass through easily.

Pipes passing through a concrete wall from outside

Pipe and conduit openings

Water and electricity pipes run through walls with large gaps, and old sewer pipes leak and create moisture that attracts rodents.

An electrical cable with its outer sheath damaged

Gnaw marks

Old coral walls bear years of gnaw marks, and weathered coral is easier to burrow through than newly laid stone.

The corner between a skirting board and a tiled floor

The run along the wall

Rodents run easily along damp walls, and nearby roofs and ropes provide safe vertical routes.

Palm fronds touching the edge of a building roof

The route from above

Small ventilation holes in ceiling and walls may be hard to spot but provide safe entry from roofs.

Sacks of grain stored on a storeroom floor

The water and the food on offer

Old houses store grain, flour and dried food, and water from leaks is available at all times.

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 Shubaikah

Al Shubaikah connects to the Grand Mosque at the Hazwarah entrance, and work here is organised from Jabal Omar on the quarter's east side. Main entry points run from Ibrahim Al Khalil Street and directly below the mosque.

The Grand Mosque
Al Shubaikah Cemetery
Jabal Omar
Khalid ibn Al Walid Mosque
Ibrahim Al Khalil Street

Questions about this district

Rodents move between close-packed houses. How do we stop them?

Shared walls between houses have old holes or new gnaw holes. We locate the entry point outside and inside, and seal it with material that cannot be gnawed through, driven deep into the wall.

Do rodents travel across roofs and climb ropes?

Yes, close roofs and strung ropes and wires between houses provide safe highways. We remove unnecessary ropes and cut wires that connect buildings.

Damp in the floor: does this mean entry from below?

Damp signals leaking old pipes. Rodents may burrow up from under the foundation to enter. We inspect the foundation for small holes that may not be obvious.

The quarter overflows with pilgrims and Umrah visitors. Does this bring different rat species?

Yes, visitors bring rodents hidden in luggage and goods. They may be species different from the local population. Our treatment covers all rodent types.

The old house has a musty smell and damp. Does this attract rodents?

Moisture and stable temperature attract rodents. Damp walls and water seepage create ideal conditions. We address the source of damp alongside treatment.

How long does it take to clear the whole quarter of rodents?

In a crowded ancient district, the first treatment reduces activity within two weeks. But rodents may return from untreated neighbouring houses. We recommend seasonal repeat treatment.

How much does rodents and mice in Al Shubaikah 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 Shubaikah.