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

Rodents and mice in Wadi Jaleel Makkah

Wadi Jaleel is a newly developed district on the eastern slopes of Makkah where modern homes sit spaced apart with empty plots and active construction sites between them, providing wide temporary rodent refuge. Treatment here differs fundamentally because housing settlement is still incomplete, rodents migrate from vacant ground and excavation sites toward new homes, and natural watercourses swell into severe floods after heavy rain, driving subsurface populations upward.

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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 Wadi Jaleel

Rodents here migrate from empty plots and construction sites toward new homes in search of food, and move easily across the wide open spaces between dwellings. The method is set out in full on our Rodents and mice service.

The first reason

Empty plots and excavations provide temporary rodent refuge

New schemes leave vacant ground and open excavations for months or years before development. This land provides rodent shelter where they burrow and nest undisturbed. When construction begins or winter approaches, rodent populations migrate toward nearby completed homes seeking stable refuge and reliable food.

The second reason

Wide gaps between newly built dwellings create open runways

Modern homes are spaced apart with wider gaps between them than in established districts. Rodents cross these open spaces readily because they offer no cover, so bait stations and traps must be positioned along migration routes rather than inside the homes initially.

The third reason

Seasonal flash floods sweep subsurface burrows and drive rodents upward

The valley is an ancient flood channel and heavy rain brings powerful inundation. Rodents living in subsurface tunnels are swept away or flee upslope seeking dry refuge. Homes built near historical flood paths are particularly vulnerable to seasonal invasions as displaced populations seek shelter.

Wadi Jaleel on the map

Wadi Jaleel sits about 3 km from Qurtubah and about 3.5 km from Jabal Al Noor.

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Before treatment

What we read in the building before any bait goes down

The valley is an ancient seasonal flood channel between hills subject to strong flash flooding after heavy rain, with new housing schemes spreading across its floor and gaps remaining between completed dwellings.

An exterior door with a narrow gap at the threshold

The gap under the door

The gap under the door in new homes may be intentional for ventilation, but allows rodent entry. We seal it completely with material that cannot be gnawed whilst preserving small protected air vents where needed.

Pipes passing through a concrete wall from outside

Pipe and conduit openings

Pipe and conduit openings in new construction are usually sealed carefully but small gaps remain from installation. We inspect every entry point and plug gaps with material that cannot be gnawed.

An electrical cable with its outer sheath damaged

Gnaw marks

Gnaw marks on plastic pipes and electrical conduits in new homes are visible quickly because rodents prefer plastic. Every pipe needs careful inspection, particularly beneath floors and inside walls.

The corner between a skirting board and a tiled floor

The run along the wall

The run along walls in new homes typically follows recent pipe routes and new service openings, and clean walls reveal rodent tracks clearly.

Palm fronds touching the edge of a building roof

The route from above

The route from above comes through ceiling gaps and inter floor voids or may originate from the space between ceiling and suspended finishes.

Sacks of grain stored on a storeroom floor

The water and the food on offer

Water and food on offer here includes seepage from garden irrigation, continuous watering of new landscaping, exposed pantry food, rubbish and kitchen 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 Wadi Jaleel

New development: ongoing construction and vacant plots between the homes

A newly developed district means recent foundations, new pipework but wide gaps between homes and vacant surrounding ground. Rodent treatment focuses on exterior sealing and controlling gaps around the foundation edge, and requires seasonal repetition because rodent migration from empty plots is an expected cyclical challenge.

Questions about this district

Are neighbouring empty plots a permanent rodent source?

Yes: whilst ground remains vacant it provides natural food and safe burrowing. Rodents establish populations there for months, then migrate when new construction begins or winter arrives. Treatment must repeat each time new earthworks commence.

Why do rodents leave empty plots and move into new homes?

Food, water and secure shelter inside a home exceed what open ground offers. When food becomes scarce on vacant plots or rains arrive, rodents seek alternatives and find new homes readily accessible.

Are active building works and excavations a threat to neighbouring homes?

Significantly so: construction equipment excavates new burrow routes and creates additional voids. Rodents exploit these passages for easy transit. Homes adjoining active sites need treatment weeks before major earthworks resume.

Does damp soil around new foundations attract rodents more heavily?

Yes: moist soil offers ideal burrowing and nesting conditions. When garden irrigation starts in new landscaping, rodents find soft earth and reliable water supply. We focus on sealing gaps around foundations and reducing moisture.

How frequently does a newly developed district like Wadi Jaleel need treatment?

During the first year of occupancy: intensive monthly or six weekly treatment. Frequency decreases thereafter as settlement stabilises and schemes complete. Seasonal treatment before the rainy season remains necessary.

Does sealing a new home tightly stop rodents from empty adjacent plots?

Tight sealing reduces rodent entry substantially but cannot eliminate it entirely: rodents find tiny gaps in pipes and ceiling voids. Proactive treatment of neighbouring vacant ground and gaps around the home exterior remains necessary.

How much does rodents and mice in Wadi Jaleel 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 Wadi Jaleel.