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

Rodents and mice in Harat Al Bab Wa Al Shamiyah Makkah

Harat Al Bab Wa Al Shamiyah is a new development quarter directly north of the Grand Mosque. Old Al Shamiyah was cleared for the northern expansion and its courtyards, and new construction is ongoing across vacant plots between hotels and new residential blocks. Rodents exploit the ongoing building work, weak footings and numerous gaps around construction sites.

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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 Harat Al Bab Wa Al Shamiyah

Active building sites provide complex voids and weak footings that rodents exploit easily. The method is set out in full on what Rodents and mice involves.

The first reason

Construction foundations are unsecured and gaps around them are very wide

New footings are not yet complete, and gaps around pipes and excavations are very large. Rats burrow under footings easily and enter through unfilled voids. Underground services are temporary and loose.

The second reason

Active construction leaves clear passages for rats without obstacles

Building sites have numerous gaps and openings, and internal walls may be incomplete. Rats move with complete freedom across different sections and hide in empty spaces.

The third reason

Vacant plots and construction waste provide constant shelter and food

Vacant land between projects provides nesting sites and building waste supplies forage. Rats live in the waste ground and enter new buildings hunting for more food.

The character of Harat Al Bab Wa Al Shamiyah

New development: ongoing construction and vacant plots between the homes

In a new development under construction, rodents exploit weak footings, numerous voids and construction waste constantly. Treatment requires flexibility and continuous adjustment as building progresses and voids are sealed.

Before treatment

What we read in the building before any bait goes down

Ongoing construction and vacant plots between projects mean unsecured foundations and incomplete utilities. Roads are unfinished and sub floor drainage networks are still under completion.

An exterior door with a narrow gap at the threshold

The gap under the door

Gaps beneath doors and unfilled openings around pipes and excavations provide very easy entry for rodents.

Pipes passing through a concrete wall from outside

Pipe and conduit openings

Drainage and water pipes on building sites remain open and unsealed. Rats enter through them easily.

An electrical cable with its outer sheath damaged

Gnaw marks

Gnaw marks on window frames and wiring in new buildings under construction are obvious.

The corner between a skirting board and a tiled floor

The run along the wall

Rodents run along footings and the numerous voids on sites, leaving clear dirt trails.

Palm fronds touching the edge of a building roof

The route from above

Entry from above comes through gaps and openings in temporary ceilings. Main entry is from footings and gaps around utility pipes.

Sacks of grain stored on a storeroom floor

The water and the food on offer

Water sits in open pipes and excavation trenches. Food comes from construction waste and worker scraps. Control requires temporary sealing during active building phases.

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 Harat Al Bab Wa Al Shamiyah

The Grand Mosque dominates to the south and south east, and the Northern Expansion courtyards stretch under construction across a vast area. Jabal Hindi rises beneath the project where the Rua Al Haram scheme is being rebuilt, and the Khalid ibn Al Walid Mosque stands as a marker at the old western entrance.

The Grand Mosque
Northern expansion courtyards
Jabal Hindi
Rua Al Haram project
Khalid ibn Al Walid Mosque

Questions about this district

Does ongoing construction mean worse rodent problems?

Yes. Unsecured foundations and wide gaps offer very easy entry. Rats exploit the chaos and numerous voids on construction sites.

Does construction waste provide food for rodents?

Yes. Food scraps from worker sites and construction debris supply forage. Gaps beneath sites offer safe shelter.

Are newly built buildings in the project less vulnerable to rats?

No. Buildings under construction are not yet sealed. Gaps around pipes and unfilled openings provide easy entry.

Are vacant plots between projects the source of rodents?

Yes. Vacant land provides shelter and abundant waste around sites provides food. Rats move easily from waste ground into buildings.

Does treatment differ from completed neighbourhoods?

Yes. Buildings under construction may not allow permanent station installation. We focus on temporary sealing and monitoring during construction phases.

Does the Rua Al Haram project scale make the problem worse?

Large construction projects mean complex voids and difficult coordination. Rodents exploit the chaos, multiple foundations and numerous gaps.

How much does rodents and mice in Harat Al Bab Wa Al Shamiyah 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 Wa Al Shamiyah.