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

Rodents and mice in Al Taawun Jeddah

Al Taawun is a newly developing district on Jeddah's southern fringe, south of Al Sanabil along the Jeddah to Al Laith road, with the Ministry of Housing's Rawdat Al Taawun scheme laid out in plots and parks. Construction is scattered and vacant land is extensive, so rodents arrive from outside and establish in the empty ground before entering the first homes, and treatment begins at the district boundaries rather than inside buildings.

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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 Taawun

Empty land between homes provides temporary shelter for rodents before they establish in permanent buildings, and the rodent populations reaching here typically come from outside sources rather than spreading from older inner neighbourhoods. The method is set out in full on Rodents and mice in detail.

The first reason

Vacant land and low scrub as rodent habitat

The district still contains extensive vacant plots between occupied homes, and low grass and shrubs provide cover for rodents. These spaces attract rodents from outside the district before they approach homes, so treatment must monitor the entire perimeter of the district. Clearing vegetation and restricting habitat around boundaries is as important as sealing buildings.

The second reason

Open drainage channels and pooled rainwater

Al Laith Road drains stormwater through open channels crossing the district. After rain, water pools in low spots, and this standing water attracts rodents from long distances. Rodents establish near these channels and fan out from them. Controlling water sources is part of the treatment strategy in this district.

The third reason

Proximity to Al Khumrah and major arterial roads

The district is close to Al Khumrah and the main Al Laith road, both of which carry high logistics activity. Rodents migrate from warehouses and shops nearby when conditions there deteriorate, and seek new shelter in the emerging Rawdat Al Taawun scheme. The district is not isolated but feeds from external migration.

Landmarks of Al Taawun

The district borders Al Laith Road to the north east and sits within the Rawdat Al Taawun scheme, where wide vacant spaces spread between scattered new homes. Treatment starts at the district boundaries near these main roads, where vacant land must be monitored and secured before rodent pressure reaches individual homes.

Al Laith Road
Al Hussein ibn Ali Street
Rawdat Al Taawun Housing Scheme

Before treatment

What we read in the building before any bait goes down

A new housing scheme on the city fringe with wide vacant spaces between individual plots, relatively distant from the city core and surrounded by open rural landscape that extends to Al Khumrah and the Al Laith road.

An exterior door with a narrow gap at the threshold

The gap under the door

Gaps under home doors are relatively small because buildings are new, but rodents penetrate via foundation openings and external water pipes.

Pipes passing through a concrete wall from outside

Pipe and conduit openings

External drainage and water openings are large and face vacant land directly, letting rodents enter the home from outside without obstacle.

An electrical cable with its outer sheath damaged

Gnaw marks

Gnaw marks appear on garden wiring and insulation around external pipes near ground level, showing entry attempts from the external environment.

The corner between a skirting board and a tiled floor

The run along the wall

Rodent runs start from vacant plots nearby and lead directly to the home via the most direct route across the cleared ground.

Palm fronds touching the edge of a building roof

The route from above

From above, rodents enter via external ventilation openings of kitchens and bathrooms that face the open perimeter.

Sacks of grain stored on a storeroom floor

The water and the food on offer

Pooled water around the home after rain offers easy drinking access, and scattered food from neighbours' gardens attracts rodent populations consistently.

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 South Sub-Municipality

The South sub municipality runs from the edge of Old Makkah Road down to Al Khumrah and the southern corniche. Dense residential districts sit beside new subdivisions such as Al Sanabil and Al Taawun, warehouse fringes such as Al Saruriyah and Al Sarawat, and an old seaside settlement at Al Quzayn. Open stormwater channels cross the housing, and the warehouses, the vegetable and livestock markets and the nearby Islamic Port and Industrial City give pests shelter, food and year round humidity. Pressure is greatest in the older quarters, where drainage networks are ageing.

Questions about this district

Does treating a single home in Al Taawun stop rodents from the surrounding vacant land?

Treating one home alone fails in a district this new. Rodents arrive constantly from vacant land and surrounding areas. Treatment must include securing the entire perimeter of the home, managing vegetation around the boundary wall, and ongoing monitoring of external sources.

Why are rodents abundant in the vacant plots between the homes?

Vacant land offers complete protection from predators and human activity. Low scrub provides cover and temporary shelter. Rodents establish in these spaces and gradually approach homes as human settlement increases and outdoor shelter degrades.

Does a public garden next to the home increase rodent problems?

Yes, public parks offer varied food and dense cover. Rodents live in the garden and enter adjacent homes at night. Homes facing public green space are more exposed to rodents than homes distant from them.

Are the open drainage channels along Al Laith Road a main entry route for rodents?

Yes, open channels provide direct corridors for rodents from outside the district. Pooled water and silt offer food, and the channels themselves offer protected pathways for rodents to spread into the district. Treating homes without addressing these channels leaves the pressure constant.

How often should a villa in a new scheme like Al Taawun need scheduled treatment each year?

A villa in a new district may need follow up treatment every six to eight weeks initially, especially during warm months when migrating rodent populations are active and moving toward new human settlement.

Does sealing the boundary wall and gate protect the home from external rodents?

Sealing the wall is important but not complete protection. Rodents breach very small gaps and climb tall walls. Sealing must be combined with removing food sources around the garden, managing vegetation in the perimeter, and monitoring the boundary continuously for new breaches.

How much does rodents and mice in Al Taawun 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 Taawun.