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

Rodents and mice in Wali Al Ahd Makkah

Wali Al Ahd is a new district south of Al Shawqiyah inside the Haram boundary, on the Al Layth Road and the Fourth Ring Road. Three storey apartment buildings stand on residential plots still being built out and new schemes develop gradually. Rodents arrive from Al Shafei Park and open ground around construction sites and move through gaps between new and old foundations.

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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 Wali Al Ahd

The new district is uneven in its development, with some parts complete and others still building, so rodents move easily between vacant land and occupied homes. The method is set out in full on the full Rodents and mice page.

The first reason

Building sites and vacant residential plots

Wali Al Ahd scheme has ongoing construction sites and residential plots not yet built on. Rodents live on this vacant land and move to completed apartment blocks searching for food and water.

The second reason

New drainage and water networks

Drainage networks in Wali Al Ahd are still being laid through the southern fringe. New pipes provide easy routes for rodents between buildings before they are permanently sealed.

The third reason

Al Shafei Park and open spaces

The nearby Al Shafei Park and open ground around the mosque offer rodent shelter. Rodents come from these open areas and move into apartment blocks through weak foundations.

Wali Al Ahd on the map

Wali Al Ahd sits about 2 km from Al Ukayshiyah and about 3 km from Al Shawqiyah.

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Before treatment

What we read in the building before any bait goes down

Wali Al Ahd is a new scheme on an orderly street grid, but the presence of building sites, vacant plots and a small park create rodent habitat.

An exterior door with a narrow gap at the threshold

The gap under the door

Gaps under apartment doors are relatively well sealed, but gaps between new foundations and the ground provide entry from below the building.

Pipes passing through a concrete wall from outside

Pipe and conduit openings

Pipe and conduit openings in new apartment blocks may be sealed, but drainage networks under construction provide main passages for rodents.

An electrical cable with its outer sheath damaged

Gnaw marks

Gnaw marks may appear on wooden fences and vegetation in vacant plots and around building sites.

The corner between a skirting board and a tiled floor

The run along the wall

Runs along walls exist between neighbouring apartments, especially between new and old buildings.

Palm fronds touching the edge of a building roof

The route from above

Rodents climb from vacant land through foundations and gaps to reach upper storeys.

Sacks of grain stored on a storeroom floor

The water and the food on offer

Water is available from new drainage networks and food is present in vacant land, the park and occupied buildings.

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 Shawqiyah Sub-Municipality

Al Shawqiyah sub municipality runs south from the Third Ring Road to the city's edge on the Al Layth road and the Jeddah expressway. Planned districts such as Al Shawqiyah, Al Malik Fahd and Bathaa Quraish have wide streets, villas and apartment blocks, while schemes in Wali Al Ahd are being built out and informal housing in Al Ukayshiyah and Al Zuhur is being cleared. The vegetable market and livestock auction at Souq Al Halaqa, open construction sites, the rocky slopes of Jabal Thawr and sewers still being laid through the southern fringe offer exposed food, shelter and moisture.

Questions about this district

Do vacant plots and building sites attract rodents from distant areas?

Yes, vacant land offers shelter and food from wild plants. Rodents live there in large numbers and then move into buildings when food runs low.

Is treating the buildings alone enough or must vacant land be treated too?

Treating buildings only fails. Vacant plots and surrounding sites must be treated to cut off the source of rodents.

Do new drainage networks help prevent rodents or create routes for them?

New networks provide routes for rodents before being permanently sealed. Once drainage is completed and sealed properly the problem reduces.

Why does a new district like Wali Al Ahd need treatment if everything is recent?

The new district contains vacant plots and building sites that create ideal rodent habitat. The new networks themselves provide rodent passages before completion.

Do gaps between new and old buildings provide routes for rodents?

Yes, gaps between foundations and buildings provide direct passages. Rodents use them to move between parts of the new district.

Is one treatment of Wali Al Ahd enough or must it be regular?

Wali Al Ahd needs regular treatment because vacant plots are still being built out. Each new building site must be treated before building begins on it.

How much does rodents and mice in Wali Al Ahd 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 Wali Al Ahd.