Rodents and mice in Shaab Ali Al Jadid, 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 Shaab Ali Al Jadid

New construction and excavations leave permanent deep gaps. Empty new homes provide shelter without disturbance. Rodents settle in the gaps first before moving into occupied homes. The method is set out in full on the full Rodents and mice page.

The first reason

New construction leaves permanent gaps in foundations

New foundations have gaps around pipes and cables. Quick building leaves concrete cracks. Rodents use these gaps for entry before they are sealed.

The second reason

Vacant land provides permanent safe shelters for breeding

Wide vacant plots provide safe space from predators. Open excavations and rubble offer temporary shelter. Rodents nest here and move into new homes.

The third reason

Empty new homes are ideal shelter before occupancy

Empty new homes provide safe shelter without disturbance. Building materials and piled waste provide food and shelter. Rodents settle for weeks before residents arrive.

Shaab Ali Al Jadid on the map

Shaab Ali Al Jadid sits about 4 km from Al Falaq Al Jadid and about 5.5 km from Shaab Amer Al Jadid.

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Before treatment

What we read in the building before any bait goes down

Wadi Uranah runs through the area and the Fifth Ring Road crosses the open land. Wide vacant plots and open excavations allow rodents to move freely.

An exterior door with a narrow gap at the threshold

The gap under the door

Gaps under new doors are wide because new foundations have standard gaps for service pipes, and final sealing is delayed.

Pipes passing through a concrete wall from outside

Pipe and conduit openings

Pipe openings are very numerous and unsealed. Modern building leaves gaps around pipes and cables for easy later repair.

An electrical cable with its outer sheath damaged

Gnaw marks

Gnaw marks on raw materials and wood have not yet appeared because the home is empty, but rodents will gnaw stored materials easily.

The corner between a skirting board and a tiled floor

The run along the wall

Runs along walls are not yet clear because the home is empty, but rodents leave obvious droppings if they nest.

Palm fronds touching the edge of a building roof

The route from above

Routes from above cross vacant plots and open excavations. Rodents move easily from one plot to another.

Sacks of grain stored on a storeroom floor

The water and the food on offer

Water from pipe leaks and damp in excavations and new building. Food from building materials and piled 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.

The character of Shaab Ali Al Jadid

New development: ongoing construction and vacant plots between the homes

A new development means rodents settle in new gaps and vacant land before homes are occupied. Early treatment before occupancy stops settlement. Delay means established difficult-to-treat rodents.

Questions about this district

Should an empty new home be treated before occupation?

Yes. An empty home is a safe rodent shelter. Treating before occupancy stops rodent settlement. Without treatment, residents find established rodents.

Will gaps under new foundations be sealed automatically after construction?

Usually not. Contractors leave gaps around pipes and cables. These must be monitored and sealed before residents arrive.

How do rodents move from vacant land to a new home?

Direct entry through foundation gaps. The new home is close to the vacant plot and rodents move easily at night.

Are new homes more exposed than vacant plots?

New homes are more attractive because the interior is warmer and more sheltered. Vacant plots are the main rodent source and homes are the final goal.

Is treating neighbouring vacant plots necessary?

Yes. Vacant plots are the rodent store. Treating the new home alone leaves an active source very close by.

When is treatment of a new home best: before or after furnishing?

Before furnishing is better. An empty home is easier to treat. Furniture blocks routes and gives rodents tight spaces to hide in.

How much does rodents and mice in Shaab Ali Al Jadid 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 Shaab Ali Al Jadid.