Rodents and mice in Harat Al Bab 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 Harat Al Bab Al Jadid

Rodents here shelter in foundation pits and voids beneath unfinished houses, then migrate to newly occupied villas where utilities remain unfinished and gaps persist around pipes and connections. The method is set out in full on what Rodents and mice involves.

The first reason

Open foundation pits and voids between new houses

Foundation trenches and open pits provide perfect rodent shelter before houses close. After the footings are poured, voids beneath slabs and openings through them remain unsecured, allowing rodents to move freely.

The second reason

Wadi Uranah and seasonal water run and pooling

The wadi crosses the scheme and holds water after winter rain, drawing rodents and reptiles from a wide area. Rodents congregate in low spots and seek shelter in adjacent new houses as the ground dries.

The third reason

Incomplete new villas and partial furnishing and stacked materials

New houses stand partly empty or sparsely furnished. Gaps behind heaped materials and spaces under temporary fittings provide rodent refuges. Constant building and delivery traffic leaves openings around pipes and service runs.

Harat Al Bab Al Jadid on the map

Harat Al Bab Al Jadid sits about 3 km from Al Shubaikah Al Jadid and about 3.5 km from Al Ghazzah Al Jadid.

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Before treatment

What we read in the building before any bait goes down

The scheme sits on the Al Laith road between Al Shamiyah Al Jadid to the west and Al Ghazzah Al Jadid to the east, with the south western Haram boundary marker and new neighbourhood mosques such as Al Sajideen, and open plots and active building sites throughout.

An exterior door with a narrow gap at the threshold

The gap under the door

The gap beneath villa doors is often very wide during construction and remains poorly sealed even after handover because final adjustment is incomplete.

Pipes passing through a concrete wall from outside

Pipe and conduit openings

Plumbing and air conditioning outlets are opened during building and not sealed until final completion. Rodents enter these gaps before fine mesh can protect them.

An electrical cable with its outer sheath damaged

Gnaw marks

Gnaw marks may not be visible on new construction, but appear on exposed timber, wiring and materials on open sites.

The corner between a skirting board and a tiled floor

The run along the wall

The run along walls in new villas starts at the open foundation and climbs columns and cavity walls, leaving marks on damp concrete.

Palm fronds touching the edge of a building roof

The route from above

The route from above descends from villa roofs through open gaps and pipes, and may drop from adjacent roofs if houses are close.

Sacks of grain stored on a storeroom floor

The water and the food on offer

Water and food on offer includes water from pits and construction water, exposed grass seeds and roots, and worker waste on building sites.

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 Makkah Sub-Municipality

South Makkah sub municipality is the belt of Crown Prince schemes south of Al Ukayshiyah, along the Al Laith road and the extension of Ibrahim Al Khalil Road to the Fifth Ring Road and the Non Muslims bypass. Most of it is still bare: granted plots awaiting houses, new villas standing alone, open building sites and unfinished paving and drainage. Wadi Uranah and its tributaries cross the low ground and hold water after rain, hills close it in, and rodents, reptiles and scorpions shelter in stacked materials and foundation pits before the neighbourhoods fill up.

Questions about this district

Are open foundation pits the main reason rodents appear in new schemes?

Yes. Pits shelter them from weather and predators. Before the foundations are closed, the soil and voids must be treated to prevent rodent establishment.

When should new villas be treated: before or after occupancy?

Preventive treatment before occupation is preferable, targeting foundation voids and all service openings. After occupation, access to all areas is difficult without disturbing residents.

Do grasses and plants around new houses attract rodents?

Yes. Vegetation and roots feed wild rodents, so they congregate near the villas. Plant management and grass control significantly reduce rodent presence.

Do scattered stone and building materials offer rodent shelter?

Extensively. Stacked materials and loose aggregate provide ideal hides. Site tidiness and removal of surplus materials assist control.

Does the Haram boundary marker in the district influence rodent species?

No direct effect on species, but the open area around it offers distant rodents a route to reach new houses.

Do the new mosques in the district become sources of rodent spread?

Yes. Mosques provide food, water and shelter, especially if daily cleaning is inconsistent. Pilgrim gatherings leave food scraps that attract rodents.

How much does rodents and mice in Harat Al Bab 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 Harat Al Bab Al Jadid.