Schools and nurseries in Al Taqwa, 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 Al Taqwa

Schools in Al Taqwa are rare and insect pressure is unusual: it comes from soil, rock and underground flood paths rather than from buildings, and may increase due to ongoing construction and excavation. The method is set out in full on Schools and nurseries in detail.

The first reason

Ongoing construction and excavation release soil trapped insects

Al Taqwa is a new development with daily excavation and reinforcement. Digging releases insects trapped in soil and rock. New shallow foundations may not provide adequate protection against insects rising from soil below. Treatment focuses on protecting foundations and new gaps rather than managing pressure from adjacent buildings.

The second reason

Ancient flood paths below ground provide insect passages

Old flood paths descend from Jabal Sharaf and neighbouring hills towards the mosque. These paths run underground and provide safe passages for insects and rodents. Modern buildings may sit above these old routes. Treatment focuses on foundations and gaps around pipes rather than surface work.

The third reason

Moving soil and steep slope weaken foundations over time

The steep hillside and moving earth on the slope make new foundations unstable. Gaps around foundations grow over time due to soil movement. These gaps provide easy passages for insects and rodents from the soil into the building. Treatment must be cyclic, targeting new gaps constantly.

Al Taqwa on the map

Al Taqwa sits about 1.5 km from Al Misfalah and about 2.5 km from Kudai.

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Before treatment

What sets the shape of a school programme

Al Taqwa Street runs on the old Yemen road, Qawz Al Nakasah is nearby, the hillside is very steep, ancient flood paths run down from Jabal Sharaf, and new land grant housing schemes and building sites cover the slope.

An empty school dining hall with tables and benches

The canteen and the food store

The canteen and food store must sit on strong foundations raised slightly above ground, with cyclic treatment of foundation gaps and pipes.

An empty nursery room with floor mats and low shelving

Floor level in a nursery

Nursery floors on a slope may be unstable and gaps around the foundation grow over time, requiring cyclic treatment to seal new gaps.

Cardboard boxes stacked on shelving in a storeroom

The paper and cardboard store

The paper and cardboard store must be raised above ground and set well back from exterior walls because insects may enter from below the shallow foundation.

An outdoor drain grate holding standing water

Standing water in the yard

The yard sits on a slope and may have moderate moisture from ancient flood paths below, with drainage potentially insufficient.

An exterior metal door with a gap beneath it

The gap under the service door

The service door may be near new or ancient excavated ground, the gap underneath must be very tight and treatment cyclic.

A concrete boundary wall with shrubs and a drip line beside it

The wall line, irrigation and planting

Walls, planted areas and irrigation: plants must be set back from exterior walls where gaps may grow due to soil movement.

How we work

1
Survey the building and zone it

We walk from the service gate through the canteen, the stores, the classrooms, the washrooms and the yard, record the entry routes, the moisture and the species pressure, and grade every area by who occupies it and for how long.
2
Schedule it against the calendar

Work that needs an empty building, closing entry points, treating the drains and the perimeter, goes into the long breaks. Station reads and spot treatment happen after the students leave or at the weekend. We agree in advance who opens the building and which rooms are cleared and covered.
3
Targeted treatment, out of reach

Gel bait inside joints and cracks, dust into the dry voids, enclosed stations fixed where a child cannot reach them, and targeted spray on junctions and service areas, never on open surfaces or play flooring.
4
Follow up and record it

We come back on the date the life cycle sets, such as a visit timed to a cockroach hatch, re-read the points, treat whatever is still active, and hand over a report with the dates, the positions and what the building itself needs closed.

What a school and nursery programme includes

Building survey and zone plan

A walk that fixes the entry routes, the food areas and the child areas, and a plan with the monitoring positions numbered before anything is installed.
Enclosed bait and stations

Stations fixed in positions a child cannot get to, and gel bait inside joints and cracks rather than on any surface.
Treatment outside teaching hours

After the students leave, at the weekend or in a break, on junctions and service areas, with the surfaces wiped down before anyone comes back.
Drains, waste and standing water

Kitchen and washroom gullies, the ground around the containers, the yard drains and the air conditioning trays, on every visit.
Room preparation and aftercare

Which rooms are cleared and which surfaces are covered before we arrive, what is wiped down before the students come back, and the ventilation time we set for each case on the call.
Scheduled visits and a report each time

Dates agreed across the term, and a report carrying the dates, the positions, the findings and the state of every corrective action.

Landmarks of Al Taqwa

Schools on Al Taqwa Street near Qawz Al Nakasah and Jabal Sharaf face insect pressure from soil and ancient underground flood paths. We coordinate with ongoing construction projects to alert when major excavation occurs and intensify treatments during those periods.

Al Taqwa Street
Qawz Al Nakasah
Ibrahim Al Khalil Street
Jabal Sharaf

Questions about this district

Do excavation and ongoing construction release insects from the soil?

Yes. Construction releases insects trapped in earth and rock. Schools near development projects may face temporary insect surges. The programme emphasises strong internal isolation and sealed gaps.

Ancient flood paths run below ground. How do we stop insects entering?

The paths themselves cannot be sealed. Treatment focuses on foundations and gaps around pipes passing above the paths, blocking insect entry from below.

Does moving soil constantly open new gaps?

Yes. Soil movement on the slope increases gaps around foundations. Treatment must be cyclic, targeting new gaps constantly, not a single application.

Can the soil itself be treated or must we focus on barriers?

Soil treatment is limited. We focus on foundation barriers and gaps around pipes. New gaps must be treated quickly.

Is Jabal Sharaf nearby a source of insects and rodents?

The hill may be a source, but the core problem is the flood paths below ground and gaps around new foundations.

How often must we treat on a slope with moving soil?

Schools in Al Taqwa may need closely spaced treatments because new gaps appear constantly due to soil movement.

How much does schools and nurseries in Al Taqwa 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 Al Taqwa.