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

Rodents and mice in Al Zahir Makkah

Al Zahir is an old district north west of the Haram on Madinah Road and the Third Ring Road. Older apartment blocks stand amid hills with Wadi Al Zahir and Jabal Al Zahir and Jabal Al Barud shaping the ground. The hospital, public library and shopping mall generate food waste daily, and the surrounding wadis offer natural rodent shelter.

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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 Zahir

The hospital, library and mall in Al Zahir generate food waste daily, and rodents gather in corners and narrow spaces between the old buildings. The method is set out in full on Rodents and mice in detail.

The first reason

Wadis and rocky slopes

Wadi Al Zahir, Jabal Al Zahir and Jabal Al Barud offer natural rodent habitat. Rodents live in wadis and rock crevices and move into buildings in dry seasons.

The second reason

Old buildings with large gaps

The old apartment blocks of Al Zahir have wide spaces between walls and floors. Weak foundations and large gaps under doors let rodents enter easily from outside.

The third reason

Food waste from hospital, library and mall

The hospital, public library and Al Diyafah Mall generate substantial waste. This waste draws rodents from the surrounding wadis and hills into the district in large numbers.

Al Zahir on the map

Al Zahir sits about 1.5 km from Al Diyafah and about 1.5 km from Al Shuhada.

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Before treatment

What we read in the building before any bait goes down

Al Zahir is a hilly old district with deep wadis and a long history of settlement. The wadis and rocky slopes offer natural conditions where rodents gather.

An exterior door with a narrow gap at the threshold

The gap under the door

Gaps under doors in old buildings are very wide because floors are uneven and traditional construction left no room for a tight seal.

Pipes passing through a concrete wall from outside

Pipe and conduit openings

Pipe and conduit openings in old apartment blocks are large and poorly sealed, and shared pipes between units provide main passages.

An electrical cable with its outer sheath damaged

Gnaw marks

Gnaw marks are visible on old building floors and in damp corners, and around weak foundations.

The corner between a skirting board and a tiled floor

The run along the wall

Runs along walls are frequent in the old district, especially between flats and basement storage.

Palm fronds touching the edge of a building roof

The route from above

Rodents climb from the surrounding wadis through wide gaps and pipes to reach upper storeys.

Sacks of grain stored on a storeroom floor

The water and the food on offer

Water is available from leaking pipes at every corner, and food is present in waste from the hospital, library and mall and in the residential flats.

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 Zahir

We reach Al Zahir from Madinah Road from the north or the Third Ring Road from the south, working around King Abdulaziz Hospital, the Holy Capital Public Library and Al Diyafah Mall to address leaks and waste.

Madinah Road
Third Ring Road
King Abdulaziz Hospital
Makkah Museum of Antiquities and Heritage
Holy Capital Public Library
Al Diyafah Mall

Questions about this district

Are the wadis and hills the main source of rodents in Al Zahir?

Yes, rodents naturally live in wadis and rock crevices. Food waste from the hospital and library attracts them to the district in large numbers.

Why are old Al Zahir buildings more vulnerable to rodents than new ones?

Old buildings have large gaps between walls and weak foundations with big gaps under doors. Rodents find easy entry and ready shelter.

Do leaky old pipes supply water that rodents need?

Yes, old leaking pipes provide continuous water at every level. Rodents do not need to search for water in the old district.

How is treating Al Zahir different from treating a new apartment district?

Al Zahir needs deeper and more intensive treatment. Old buildings need comprehensive sealing of gaps and pipes, not just bait placement.

Do wadi openings and surrounding roads provide continuous rodent routes?

Yes, wadis provide open passages all the time. Rodents use them to move in and out of the district easily.

Is monthly treatment enough for Al Zahir or should it be more frequent?

Al Zahir is old district and a permanent rodent environment. We recommend regular treatment every three to four weeks to control numbers.

How much does rodents and mice in Al Zahir 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 Zahir.