Rodents and mice in Al Souq Al Saghir Al Jadid, 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 Souq Al Saghir Al Jadid

Rodents in Al Souq Al Saghir Al Jadid arrive in large numbers from the wadi and vacant land, and scattered new villas offer no strong barrier against them. The method is set out in full on our Rodents and mice service.

The first reason

Wadi Uranah is the main rodent entry point

Wadi Uranah carries rodents and wildlife from the surrounding areas, and pits and depressions trap water after rain. Rodents use the wadi as a direct passage to vacant land and open pits around new villas.

The second reason

Scattered villas among vacant plots offer no protection

New villas are spread far apart, and wide vacant land between them provides direct rodent routes. A single villa sits surrounded by open ground on all sides, with no protection from strong neighbours or shared walls.

The third reason

Open pits and foundations widen the range

Unfinished foundation pits offer ideal rodent shelter beneath villas. Rodents move freely under each home and cross easily to neighbouring villas across open ground and connected foundation excavations.

The character of Al Souq Al Saghir Al Jadid

New development: ongoing construction and vacant plots between the homes

New building development gives rodents easy shelter in pits and vacant land, and scattered villas stand far apart. Effective treatment requires checking gaps around foundations and the entire exterior perimeter.

Before treatment

What we read in the building before any bait goes down

The district extends south of the Fourth Ring Road and is served by two mosques and government schools. Empty plots between scattered new villas provide safe rodent highways for free movement.

An exterior door with a narrow gap at the threshold

The gap under the door

Gaps under doors of new villas in Al Souq Al Saghir may vary because foundations are fresh and soil is still settling, and cracking and natural subsidence widen gaps quickly.

Pipes passing through a concrete wall from outside

Pipe and conduit openings

Pipes and air conditioning units fitted to new villas may leave unsealed gaps because finishing is incomplete or building work continues around occupied homes.

An electrical cable with its outer sheath damaged

Gnaw marks

Gnaw marks appear on timber and materials used in excavation around pits and foundations, showing that rodents move actively between new villas and the surrounding land.

The corner between a skirting board and a tiled floor

The run along the wall

The run along walls of new villas may be hard to spot because walls are fresh with no old marks, but gaps around foundations and pipes provide direct underground routes.

Palm fronds touching the edge of a building roof

The route from above

The route from above in a newly built quarter may run through gaps around vents, air conditioning units, unsealed wiring and pipes, and rodents use them to cross between nearby homes.

Sacks of grain stored on a storeroom floor

The water and the food on offer

Water pooled in pits and depressions after rain and food from stacked building materials and waste on vacant land provide permanent water and food sources for rodents arriving from the wadi.

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 Souq Al Saghir Al Jadid

Ibrahim Al Khalil Road and Dhat An Nitaqain Street form the main access axes into Al Souq Al Saghir, with villas, schools and mosques distributed along them. Wadi Uranah crosses the district between the landmarks, which means that effective treatment focuses on entry points from Ibrahim Al Khalil Road and traces gaps around homes standing near the wadi.

Fourth Ring Road
Ibrahim Al Khalil Road
Dhat An Nitaqain Street
Al Amin Mosque
Dar Al Bashaer Mosque
Wadi Uranah

Questions about this district

Is Wadi Uranah a permanent source of rodents in this quarter?

Yes, the wadi is the main source. Rodents move from the wadi through pits and depressions into vacant land and villas. After rain, water trapped in pits attracts large rodent populations.

Do large vacant plots between villas make the problem worse?

Yes, very greatly. Vast vacant land gives rodents complete cover to move and breed without barriers. Distance between villas means rodents find shelter easily and cross between homes freely.

Is treating a single villa enough in a newly built quarter like this?

No. Treating one villa does not solve the problem. Vacant plots, neighbouring villas and open pits give rodents shelter to return. Treatment must include checking gaps around foundations and the exterior perimeter.

How often should villas in Al Souq Al Saghir need scheduled treatment?

Villas in a newly built district need regular inspection intervals. Pressure from the wadi and surrounding vacant land means rodents return fast, and treatment may need repeating at close intervals.

Are gaps around new foundations a major weak point here?

Yes. Gaps around new foundations give direct entry under the villas. Rodents move beneath the foundation and find gaps easier than trying to enter doors. Checking and sealing gaps is essential.

Should neighbouring villa owners coordinate treatment together?

Yes, coordination is very important. Rodents cross easily between neighbouring villas across vacant land. If one neighbour treats their villa while others leave theirs untreated, rodents move easily from untreated homes next door.

How much does rodents and mice in Al Souq Al Saghir Al Jadid 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 Souq Al Saghir Al Jadid.