Rodents and mice in Harat Al Shuruq, 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 Shuruq

Rodents here settle in gaps between old houses and damp walls, using household water tanks and roofs as movement routes. The method is set out in full on what Rodents and mice involves.

The first reason

Sea humidity provides ideal rodent conditions all year

High humidity throughout the year in Thuwal creates perfect rodent habitat. Damp walls and wet ceilings provide safe shelter, and coastal water makes the area attractive to rodents from far away.

The second reason

Household tanks supply continuous drinking water

Water arrives by tanker in Thuwal, and homes old and new have many household tanks. These tanks provide easily accessible drinking water for rodents.

The third reason

Vacant ground and the wadi provide access routes

Wadi Thuwal and the open ground around the town provide clear pathways for rodents. They come from these areas and enter homes through gaps in walls and foundations.

Harat Al Shuruq on the map

Harat Al Shuruq sits about 0.5 km from Harat Al Sawalhah and about 0.5 km from Harat Al Kanadirah.

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Before treatment

What we read in the building before any bait goes down

A small fishing town on the Red Sea coast, popular and mud built houses closely packed together and modern low rise concrete buildings, surrounded by open ground and the campus of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology.

An exterior door with a narrow gap at the threshold

The gap under the door

The gap under doors in old Thuwal houses may be very wide because of building settling and subsidence.

Pipes passing through a concrete wall from outside

Pipe and conduit openings

Openings for pipes and air units in the mixed homes may leave damp gaps that attract rodents.

An electrical cable with its outer sheath damaged

Gnaw marks

Gnaw marks on old timber may be hard to tell from damp and mould damage.

The corner between a skirting board and a tiled floor

The run along the wall

The run along the wall comes from Wadi Thuwal and open ground reaching the gaps between houses.

Palm fronds touching the edge of a building roof

The route from above

The route from above across shared roofs and damp surfaces is the main rodent pathway.

Sacks of grain stored on a storeroom floor

The water and the food on offer

Water and food are available from household tanks, waste, the sea and the open ground.

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

Does coastal humidity make rodents more active in Thuwal?

Yes, high humidity all year provides ideal conditions for rodents and insects. Activity does not stop even in winter because the air is warm and damp.

Are household water tanks the main problem in Thuwal?

Tanks provide constant drinking water, but the main issue is the old closely packed houses and damp walls that provide shelter.

Does Wadi Thuwal carry rodents from other areas?

The wadi provides a movement route for rodents, but most come from the neighbouring open ground and abandoned houses.

Does the difference between old and new buildings affect rodents?

Old houses are more exposed because walls are very close and gaps larger. New buildings are better but sit next to the old ones.

Do shared roofs in old houses provide rodent pathways?

Yes, shared roofs and raised surfaces provide safe routes between the closely packed houses.

Does sea salt affect how well rodent treatment works?

Sea salt may affect some materials, but modern treatment uses materials that resist salt and humidity.

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