Rodents and mice in Harat Al Kanadirah, 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 Kanadirah

The shops along the waterfront here store fish and grain, and rodents come from open storage near the quay and then spread into homes close by. The method is set out in full on how we approach Rodents and mice.

The first reason

Large gaps in old popular buildings

Traditional construction in Al Kanadirah leaves wide gaps under doors and around pipes. These openings let rodents enter unchecked, especially as the foundations are old and poorly sealed against ground entry.

The second reason

New concrete blocks not yet sealed

The modern apartment buildings in the quarter are still under completion, and pipe and conduit openings stand open. Rodents use these passages to move between storeys and units.

The third reason

Proximity to warehouses and shore storage

Waterfront shops store goods in damp poorly sealed conditions. Rodents migrate from these yards into neighbouring homes at certain seasons of the year.

The character of Harat Al Kanadirah

Mixed district: shops at street level with homes above them

A mixed district means rodents reach homes and flats directly from the shops below them. Treatment requires cooperating with shop owners to seal entry points at source before rodents establish runs.

Before treatment

What we read in the building before any bait goes down

Thuwal stands on a seasonal wadi and depends on tanker water, and homes near the coast suffer high humidity that draws rodents searching for food and moisture.

An exterior door with a narrow gap at the threshold

The gap under the door

Gaps under doors in old homes are wide and easy to enter, and doors themselves may not close properly because of traditional construction methods.

Pipes passing through a concrete wall from outside

Pipe and conduit openings

Pipe and conduit openings in the new buildings are still unsealed, providing direct pathways from outside to the interior of units.

An electrical cable with its outer sheath damaged

Gnaw marks

Gnaw marks are visible around the waterfront shops because rodents search for stored grain and fish that attract their feeding behaviour.

The corner between a skirting board and a tiled floor

The run along the wall

Runs along walls begin at the waterfront storage yards and extend to neighbouring homes along the base of buildings.

Palm fronds touching the edge of a building roof

The route from above

Rodents climb from the lower quarter up through pipes and gaps between buildings to reach the upper floors.

Sacks of grain stored on a storeroom floor

The water and the food on offer

Water is available from storage tanks and coastal dampness, and food is present in shops and storage yards surrounding the quarter.

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 Kanadirah

We work in Harat Al Kanadirah by positioning it on the map with King Abdullah University of Science and Technology to the north and Thuwal Corniche to the south, entering from the Jeddah Madinah Road and reaching each shop and home in sequence.

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Thuwal Corniche
Jeddah Madinah Road
Al Shati Mosque

Questions about this district

Does the high coastal humidity in Thuwal worsen the rodent problem?

Yes, dampness from the sea and shallow groundwater creates the conditions rodents seek and attracts the insects they eat. Our treatment takes humidity into account when placing bait and setting traps inside and outside.

Do rodents come from the sea or from wadis inland?

They come from both. From waterfront shops and storage yards, and from Wadi Thuwal when it floods in season. Treating the quarter means controlling both sources of entry.

Why do rodents enter flats via the roof in Al Kanadirah?

Pipes and conduits on the roofs of new buildings connect units to each other. We seal these passages and place bait in secured stations on roofs before treating the homes below.

Is treating one shop enough or must the whole quarter be treated?

Rodents move between buildings, so treating one shop alone fails. We focus on the shops and neighbouring homes most exposed based on rodent tracks and droppings.

How often must the quarter be treated each year?

Thuwal sees seasonal rodent waves driven by rain and strong winds. We recommend preventive treatment at least twice yearly to stop re-entry during vulnerable periods.

Can rodents die inside walls and leave a smell?

Yes, especially in older buildings with narrow wall cavities. We use bait inside secured external stations to avoid this problem as far as possible.

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