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

Rodents and mice in Al Taysir Makkah

Al Taysir lies west of the Grand Mosque, a multi storey district with complete services, apartment blocks and hotel towers for Umrah visitors and pilgrims, adjoining Jarwal, Al Zahir and Al Mansour. Al Taysir Street is busy with restaurants, shops and crowds. Rodents here find abundant food from restaurants and visitors, and old flood paths from the surrounding mountains provide natural passages.

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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 Taysir

Al Taysir Street bustles with Umrah visitors, pilgrims and workers, and restaurants and cafes leave food waste scattered in corners and gaps where it accumulates. The method is set out in full on Rodents and mice in detail.

The first reason

Ancient flood paths from mountains and natural voids

Flood paths from Jabal Qaiqaan and Jabal Khandamah descend toward the Grand Mosque passing through Al Taysir. These paths provide natural safe underground passages for rodents through gaps in foundations. Rats use these routes to move and spread throughout the district.

The second reason

High density with many restaurants and constant food sources

Many restaurants, cafes and shops on Al Taysir Street provide food year round. Umrah visitors and pilgrims leave scraps and waste. Rodents feed easily and establish themselves in voids beneath restaurants and buildings, with abundant access to food.

The third reason

Excavated land and open building sites and ageing buildings

Large areas of Al Taysir were cleared for expansion, leaving excavated ground and open construction sites. The remaining old buildings converted to dense seasonal housing. Gaps and excavated ground provide natural rodent habitat. Displaced populations move into the surrounding blocks.

Landmarks of Al Taysir

Access to Al Taysir runs via Al Taysir Street from the north west where most restaurants and hotels sit, or from the Grand Mosque from the south east. Treatment stations are positioned near the Grand Mosque and along Al Taysir Street where foot traffic and food waste are concentrated most.

Al Taysir Street
Umm Al Qura Road
King Abdulaziz Hospital
The Grand Mosque

Before treatment

What we read in the building before any bait goes down

A district west of the Grand Mosque on old flood path ground, with dense residential and hotel buildings, and ancient wadi routes descending from the surrounding mountains providing natural passages for rodents.

An exterior door with a narrow gap at the threshold

The gap under the door

The gap beneath hotel and flat doors is widened by heavy use and wear from constant pilgrim and visitor movement and repeated door opening.

Pipes passing through a concrete wall from outside

Pipe and conduit openings

Drain and cooling pipes in hotel and apartment tower walls leak and have small openings from rust and corrosion where they connect.

An electrical cable with its outer sheath damaged

Gnaw marks

Gnaw marks on bags and boxes in restaurant storerooms are obvious, visible on wires and insulation in basements and lower voids where rodents travel.

The corner between a skirting board and a tiled floor

The run along the wall

The run along walls in hotels and flats follows ancient flood paths and rises and falls with seasonal flood water and gaps in foundation systems.

Palm fronds touching the edge of a building roof

The route from above

The route from above through adjoining roofs and shared walls and air vent openings allows rodents to move between towers and buildings.

Sacks of grain stored on a storeroom floor

The water and the food on offer

Water from drainage and seasonal floods and continuous food from restaurants and pilgrims make Al Taysir a permanent ideal environment for rodent populations.

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 Ghazza Sub-Municipality

Al Ghazza sub municipality wraps around the north and west of the Grand Mosque, from Al Shamiyah, Al Qararah and Shaib Amir round to Jarwal and Al Taysir. Large tracts were cleared for the northern expansion and the Rua Al Haram scheme, leaving excavated ground and open construction sites beside ageing blocks that now serve as dense seasonal lodgings in Jarwal and Al Taysir. Old flood paths still fall from Jabal Qaiqaan and Jabal Khandamah towards the mosque, and markets and eateries crowd Al Masjid Al Haram Road and Umm Al Qura Road.

Questions about this district

Do the ancient flood paths from the mountains provide safe passages for rodents?

Yes. Flood paths provide natural tunnels and underground voids safe from surface treatments. Rodents use them to move between the district and adjacent areas with complete cover.

Do the many restaurants on Al Taysir Street increase the rodent problem?

Yes. Many restaurants provide endless food supply. Food scraps and grease attract rodents and keep them settled beside the restaurants and adjacent buildings.

Are new villas and flats in modern Al Taysir less at risk from rodents?

New flats have modern pipes but architectural designs with weak points: external pipes, gaps beneath doors, weak air vents. Rodents readily exploit these openings.

Does seasonal pilgrimage housing for Hajj and Umrah visitors increase the rodent problem in Al Taysir?

Yes. Pilgrims and Umrah visitors bring food and leave it in flats and corridors. Seasonal high density and increased food consumption attract rodents.

Do excavated plots and open building sites provide shelter for wild rodents?

Yes. Excavated ground and construction sites provide natural rodent habitat. Holes and voids offer safe shelter. When work completes, rodents migrate into adjacent buildings.

Is one treatment enough for Al Taysir or does it need regular ongoing treatment?

Al Taysir needs very regular treatment because of constant food supply, density and seasonal surges. Monthly or six weekly visits are essential to maintain control.

How much does rodents and mice in Al Taysir 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 Taysir.