Rodents and mice in Salam, 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 Salam

Rodents move from vacant land to the east into the district, and migration increases in rainy season when wadis fill and rodents seek dry ground. The method is set out in full on Rodents and mice in detail.

The first reason

Vacant land to the east provides a constant source of new rodents

Eastern land is open and far from treatment. Rodents nest here safely and move into the district via unsecured boundaries. The distance is very short.

The second reason

Wadis and pooled water attract large populations seasonally

Wadi Mudarraja and Wadi Al Sharai carry flood water after rain. Pooled water draws rodents from distant areas. Rodents move toward the drier district.

The third reason

Haram boundary markers offer legal protection not applied to rodent control

The eastern boundary is marked but has no physical barrier. Rodents cross freely. The eastern area has no active treatment and remains a continuous source.

Landmarks of Salam

Work in Salam is organised around Engineer Omar Qadi Street bounding the east where Haram boundary markers stand, and Al Qadisiyah Road to the west leading to Al Sahaba Mosque at the district centre.

Engineer Omar Qadi Street
Al Qadisiyah Road
Al Sahaba Mosque
Al Sawwat Mosque
Haram Boundary Markers

Before treatment

What we read in the building before any bait goes down

The district lies inside the Haram boundary but the eastern border is open to vacant land and wadis. Engineer Omar Qadi Street bounds the east, and the area to the west is crowded with residents.

An exterior door with a narrow gap at the threshold

The gap under the door

Gaps under doors are wide on the eastern boundary where maintenance is poor, and gaps under western doors are smaller because residents repair them.

Pipes passing through a concrete wall from outside

Pipe and conduit openings

Pipe openings are numerous and mostly old. Pipes run through district boundaries toward vacant land and long pipes provide safe passages.

An electrical cable with its outer sheath damaged

Gnaw marks

Gnaw marks on eastern foundations are very obvious. Rodents from vacant plots gnaw weak materials.

The corner between a skirting board and a tiled floor

The run along the wall

Runs along walls follow pipe lines connected toward the outside. Rodents leave obvious marks on the eastern route.

Palm fronds touching the edge of a building roof

The route from above

Routes from above cross roofs toward the eastern vacant plots. Rodents carry food in one direction toward safe shelters.

Sacks of grain stored on a storeroom floor

The water and the food on offer

Water is steady from pipe leaks and pooled water after rain in nearby wadis. Food comes from irrigated gardens and residential waste.

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

Are the vacant plots to the east the source of all rodents?

Most of them. Plots provide safe shelter and are very close. Treating the district without monitoring the eastern boundary leaves an active source.

Does rodent entry increase after heavy rain?

Yes greatly. Wadis fill with water and rodents seek dry ground. Large waves enter the district one or two days after rain.

Can a barrier be built on the eastern Haram boundary?

No. The Haram boundary is a spiritual and legal boundary. Treatment must focus on sealing entry points within the district itself.

Are villas or apartment blocks more exposed in Salam?

Blocks are more exposed because they are closely pressed and rodents move easily between them. Villas are less exposed but are also vulnerable to entry from the east.

Do Al Sahaba Mosque and Al Sawwat Mosque provide protection from rodents?

No. Mosques are also vulnerable. Density and waste around the mosques provide food for rodents.

Does stopping wadi flow stop rodent entry?

Partly. Stopping water reduces seasonal migration but rodents still come from vacant plots seeking food instead of water.

How much does rodents and mice in Salam 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 Salam.