Rodents and mice in Harat Al Amir, Jeddah

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 Harat Al Amir

Weak foundations, deep cracks and constant damp provide ideal conditions for rodents that may have occupied the same cracks for generations. The method is set out in full on how we approach Rodents and mice.

The first reason

Ancient foundations riddled with deep cracks

Old buildings on mud and stone bases lack modern isolation. Gaps between foundation and wall are deep and old, and rodents shelter in them and hide from any surface treatment that does not reach down into the earth.

The second reason

Sea humidity keeps cracks damp all year

Moist air from the sea keeps cracks and voids wet throughout the year. Rodents prefer damp and dark, and this quarter offers both in abundance born of centuries.

The third reason

Tightly joined buildings offer hidden passages

Narrow streets and buildings set flush against each other provide hidden routes between homes. Rodents travel from roof to roof and through shared walls without showing in the street, moving at will between every building.

Landmarks of Harat Al Amir

Al Shati Mosque and the Thuwal Corniche mark the tight coastal edges of the quarter, and rodent work here starts from the open beaches and vacant plots beside the corniche where rodents enter the old quarter on their way inland.

Thuwal Municipality Building
Thuwal Corniche
Al Shati Mosque
Jeddah Madinah Road

Before treatment

What we read in the building before any bait goes down

Harat Al Amir is a residential quarter in the small coastal town of Thuwal, with closely packed old buildings and narrow streets, near the municipality building, the mosque and the schools that serve the whole town.

An exterior door with a narrow gap at the threshold

The gap under the door

Gaps under old doors are wide and cannot be sealed easily because the doors themselves are warped by damp and age.

Pipes passing through a concrete wall from outside

Pipe and conduit openings

Water and drain pipes pass through shared walls and gaps in foundations, and rodents follow them from house to house without crossing open space.

An electrical cable with its outer sheath damaged

Gnaw marks

Chew marks on wet wood and old beams appear in corners and gaps between foundation and wall, showing active feeding and nesting.

The corner between a skirting board and a tiled floor

The run along the wall

Runs along walls follow lines of damp and mould where water seeps and debris collects, marking routes between feeding and shelter areas.

Palm fronds touching the edge of a building roof

The route from above

Rodents enter from above through gaps between old ceilings and wooden beams, and move easily between houses at roof level without using ground passages.

Sacks of grain stored on a storeroom floor

The water and the food on offer

Damp from seeping seawater and rain provides water year round, and mould and algae offer extra food to supplement grain stores and scraps.

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 Thuwal Sub-Municipality

Thuwal sub municipality is a small fishing town on the Red Sea coast at the far northern edge of Jeddah governorate. Its old quarters are closely packed popular and mud built houses on narrow streets, with newer low rise concrete homes from the town's development programme beside them. Sea humidity stays high all year, the fishing harbour and the corniche form its seafront, water arrives by tanker so household tanks are everywhere, and the town sits on Wadi Thuwal, ringed by open ground and by the irrigated green campus of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology.

Questions about this district

Why are old buildings in Harat Al Amir permanently infested with rodents?

Weak foundations, deep cracks and constant damp provide ideal conditions and historical stability. Rodents here may have occupied the same cracks for generations.

Is treating one house in the quarter enough, or must the whole block be treated?

Tightly joined buildings and shared passages mean rodents from the next house slip in easily. Coordinated treatment of several houses works better than treating one alone.

Does bait stay effective in high humidity and salt air from the coast?

The bait used is formulated for humid coastal conditions and resists salt air and high moisture. Secured stations protect the bait from direct seawater and rain.

Can the deep cracks in old building foundations be sealed?

Yes. We use flexible materials that match the small movements of old buildings and do not crack with humidity and salt exposure over time.

Can passages between roofs and shared walls be sealed easily?

Yes, but treatment needs coordination between adjoining houses. Each home must seal its own section of the shared passages and connection points.

How often does Harat Al Amir need preventive visits because of humidity and salt?

Every three to four weeks. Humidity may weaken some flexible materials over time, and stations need regular inspection and maintenance.

How much does rodents and mice in Harat Al Amir 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 Harat Al Amir.