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

Rodents and mice in Jaranah Makkah

Jaranah is a wadi settlement at the north eastern edge where pilgrims enter ihram for umrah, with Al Jaranah Mosque marking the spot. A small administrative town on Al Jaranah Road between Yamamah and Zamzam, with low houses, old wells and farms filling the wadi bed and open ground around the settlement. Rodents come from farms and old wells and move to homes through wadi channels.

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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 Jaranah

Houses in Jaranah are scattered with farms surrounding them on all sides, and rodents move from farms to homes as seasons change. The method is set out in full on what Rodents and mice involves.

The first reason

Farms and old wells

Jaranah sits around a small administrative centre and historic farms. Old wells supply water and permanent food for rodents. Rodents live in farms and move to homes searching for food.

The second reason

Seasonal wadi and pooling water

Wadi Al Jaranah is seasonal and carries flash floods after rain then dries. Pooled water creates damp conditions that attract rodents to settle in the wadi.

The third reason

Scattered houses and traditional building

Houses in Jaranah are dispersed without tight fences or clear boundaries. Traditional construction leaves wide gaps and rodents enter through any opening.

Jaranah on the map

Jaranah sits about 3 km from Yamamah and about 4 km from Zamzam.

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Before treatment

What we read in the building before any bait goes down

Jaranah is a seasonal wadi that dries for most of the year then holds water after rain, and farms depend on old wells and groundwater.

An exterior door with a narrow gap at the threshold

The gap under the door

Gaps under doors in traditional houses are wide and old wooden doors may not close properly, letting rodents enter directly from outside.

Pipes passing through a concrete wall from outside

Pipe and conduit openings

Pipe and conduit openings may not exist in old houses without modern services, but ventilation holes are wide and poorly sealed.

An electrical cable with its outer sheath damaged

Gnaw marks

Gnaw marks are visible on wood and fences around homes and farms, and on grain sacks and seed bags.

The corner between a skirting board and a tiled floor

The run along the wall

Runs along walls exist between farms and neighbouring homes, especially around stores and kitchens.

Palm fronds touching the edge of a building roof

The route from above

Rodents climb from wadis and farms through wide gaps to homes without obstruction.

Sacks of grain stored on a storeroom floor

The water and the food on offer

Water is available from old wells and pooled wadi water, and food is present in farms and homes.

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 Al Sharai Sub-Municipality

Al Sharai is the eastern growth front of Makkah along King Faisal Road and the Taif road. Settled quarters sit beside recently renamed schemes where plots are still vacant and buildings are going up, so construction sites, fill and open excavations lie next to occupied homes. Wadi channels such as Wadi Mudarraja, Wadi Al Sharai and Wadi Al Mughammas carry flash floods after rain and dry out to damp silt, while dust blows off the open hills. Roadside shops, restaurants and warehouses line the Taif road, and to the east the area shades into villages, palm farms and springs.

Questions about this district

Why is Jaranah an ideal rural environment for rodents?

Jaranah is farms and old wells in a wadi. Water and food are available nearly year round and rodent numbers are naturally large.

Do old wells supply water and shelter for rodents?

Yes, deep well shafts offer excellent water and shelter. Rodents live around wells and move from there to nearby homes.

Do gaps between scattered houses provide rodent routes between homes?

Yes, the distances between houses and traditional construction leave wide gaps. Rodents move easily between homes through these passages.

Is treating farms alone enough or must homes be treated too?

Treating farms is important but not enough because rodents return from wadis and open ground. Homes and surroundings must be treated together.

Does water pooling in the wadi after rain increase rodent numbers?

Yes, pooled water creates damp conditions that attract rodents to settle and breed. The rainy season increases numbers significantly.

How often must Jaranah be treated each year?

Jaranah is a permanent rodent environment. We recommend regular treatment every six to eight weeks, with extra treatment after heavy rain.

How much does rodents and mice in Jaranah 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 Jaranah.