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

Rodents and mice in Al Shuruq Jeddah

Al Shuruq is a recently planned mixed district east of the Haramain Road between Al Wahah and Al Tawfiq, blending apartment buildings, villas and commercial strips. The developing residential plans and vacant land surrounding the district supply constant external rodent pressure, while internal density and shared foundations make transfer between buildings rapid and simple.

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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 Shuruq

New residential plans around Al Shuruq remain incomplete, making the district a transit point for rodents from vacant land into occupied buildings. The method is set out in full on what Rodents and mice involves.

The first reason

Surrounding vacant land feeds rodent populations

New residential plans and vacant plots around Al Shuruq provide the natural rodent habitat. Wild grass growth, seeds and insects provide complete nutrition for rodents before they enter occupied buildings.

The second reason

Ongoing development creates new entry pathways

Land under development and the new subdivision immediately adjacent to Al Shuruq allow rodents to move easily. Unprotected building sites and large gaps between plots provide direct routes into residential buildings.

The third reason

Apartments and villas sit very close together

Modern planning in Al Shuruq minimises distances between residential units. Shared foundations and piping create continuous rodent passages between buildings, accelerating spread.

The character of Al Shuruq

Mixed district: shops at street level with homes above them

In this mixed district of apartments and villas, rodents favour ground floor apartments because of proximity to underground cavities. Neighbouring villas may be affected if foundations or piping are shared with apartment blocks. Treatment must cover all housing types completely.

Before treatment

What we read in the building before any bait goes down

Al Shuruq sits on slightly rolling ground east of the Haramain Road, with vacant plots and new residential subdivisions surrounding the district providing shelter for rodent populations.

An exterior door with a narrow gap at the threshold

The gap under the door

Door gaps beneath Al Shuruq apartments may be widened by ground roll and minor foundation settlement.

Pipes passing through a concrete wall from outside

Pipe and conduit openings

Drainage conduits beneath the newer district may not be fully sealed, leaving gaps around penetrations.

An electrical cable with its outer sheath damaged

Gnaw marks

Gnaw marks first appear on boxes and goods in building sites, then transfer to adjacent residential units.

The corner between a skirting board and a tiled floor

The run along the wall

Rodents run along shared foundations between residential units, making their routes easy to trace.

Palm fronds touching the edge of a building roof

The route from above

Rodents enter from vacant land and new plans through wide gaps around foundations and service conduits.

Sacks of grain stored on a storeroom floor

The water and the food on offer

Water supply from rolling ground, pipe leakage and continuous irrigation allows rodent survival 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.

Landmarks of Al Shuruq

Work in Al Shuruq requires tracing rodent pathways from vacant land and new plans across Palestine Road through the foundation gaps and underground spaces, with focus on entry points around buildings positioned on the King Abdullah branch road.

Palestine Road
Haramain Road
King Abdullah Branch Road

Questions about this district

Are vacant plots around Al Shuruq the main source of rodents?

Vacant land and new subdivisions provide natural rodent habitat and food. Rodents move from these areas into occupied buildings seeking stored food and water.

How does ongoing construction worsen rodent spread?

Active building sites supply continuous food waste and water. Large unprotected gaps and open site boundaries allow rodents to move freely between construction and neighbouring homes.

Do underground cavities in Al Shuruq provide rodent highways?

Yes. Low lying land and foundation gaps provide continuous passages for rodents. Rodents use these routes to move between districts without surfacing.

Are apartments or villas more at risk from rodents in Al Shuruq?

Ground floor apartments are more vulnerable because they are closer to underground cavities. Villas with deep foundations are less exposed, but tight spacing between plots eases movement between them.

Does the street separating the district from new plans stop rodents?

No. Rodents cross beneath streets easily. Underground pipes and cavities provide direct passages between the district and the new plan.

When is peak rodent season in Al Shuruq?

Active development periods bring highest pressure. Monsoon rains also force rodents into higher shelter, increasing pressure on residential buildings.

How much does rodents and mice in Al Shuruq 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 Shuruq.