A pest control technician inspecting a school kitchen before the day starts

Schools and nurseries in Jarwal Makkah

Jarwal lies north west of the Grand Mosque, an old quarter whose family houses have mostly become budget hotels and seasonal lodgings for pilgrims. Jabal Qaiqaan rises on its eastern side, excavated land from earlier expansions still lies open, and ancient flood paths flow down from the hill towards the mosque. Schools here face insect pressure that swings dramatically with Hajj and Umrah seasons, and the yard suffers from standing water and seasonal population explosions.

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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 Jarwal

Insect pressure drops sharply after the Hajj season ends, but rodents remain year-round in the excavated ground and open spaces, ensuring baseline populations even during quieter periods between peaks. The method is set out in full on how we approach Schools and nurseries.

The first reason

Seasonal cycles and dense temporary accommodation

Most old buildings have become budget hotels packed during Hajj and Umrah season, then dramatically reduce occupancy afterwards. This cycle means insects breed rapidly at peak times and find shelter in permanent gaps in the excavated ground and building spaces during off-seasons, creating a two-speed problem.

The second reason

Excavated ground and open spaces: permanent rodent sources

The excavated land left from earlier expansions and open building sites provide ideal shelter for rodents and insects. These areas constantly replenish themselves with new insect and rodent generations, increasing steady pressure on the neighbouring school.

The third reason

Flood paths from Jabal Qaiqaan and seasonal water pressure

Old flood paths descend from Jabal Qaiqaan towards the yard and foundations, and in winter carry insects and organisms down from higher areas. Water pools in the yard creating damp conditions that favour mosquitoes and aquatic insects year-round.

The character of Jarwal

Apartment district: residential blocks, repeated floors and shared entrances

An apartment district like Jarwal means that shared entrances, underfloor voids and communal areas collect insects from seasonal renters, hotels and the excavated ground. The programme focuses on shared areas, internal gaps and the yard rather than individual units alone.

Before treatment

What sets the shape of a school programme

A dense quarter of old apartment blocks, seasonal hotels and open excavated ground left from construction projects, with Jabal Qaiqaan rising to the east, old flood paths descending towards the mosque, and the busy Al Taysir Street surrounding the district.

An empty school dining hall with tables and benches

The canteen and the food store

The canteen and food store receive deliveries from crowded markets on Umm Al Qura Road, and insects arrive constantly with goods and workers from neighbouring hotels during peak season.

An empty nursery room with floor mats and low shelving

Floor level in a nursery

Damp nursery and classroom floors result from flood paths beneath foundations and irrigation water seeping from the yard, and cockroaches breed rapidly in the enclosed damp environment.

Cardboard boxes stacked on shelving in a storeroom

The paper and cardboard store

The cardboard and paper store receives boxes from markets and seasonal warehouses, and high humidity in Jarwal makes the environment attractive to both insects and mould.

An outdoor drain grate holding standing water

Standing water in the yard

The yard suffers from continuous standing water because drainage is poor and the ground is surrounded by excavated areas and old buildings, and mosquitoes and aquatic insects breed heavily during warm months.

An exterior metal door with a gap beneath it

The gap under the service door

The gap under the service door connects to drainage from the neighbouring hotel and excavated ground, and rodents and insects move through it easily, especially during busy seasons.

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

The wall line, irrigation and planting

The outer wall sits adjacent to excavated ground and open building gaps, irrigation water reaches beyond it, and dense planting provides shelter for rodents and night-time insects migrating from the hill and excavated spaces.

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.

What is different about Al Ghazza Sub-Municipality

Al Ghazza sub municipality wraps around the north and west of the Grand Mosque, from Al Shamiyah, Al Qararah and Shaib Amir round to Jarwal and Al Taysir. Large tracts were cleared for the northern expansion and the Rua Al Haram scheme, leaving excavated ground and open construction sites beside ageing blocks that now serve as dense seasonal lodgings in Jarwal and Al Taysir. Old flood paths still fall from Jabal Qaiqaan and Jabal Khandamah towards the mosque, and markets and eateries crowd Al Masjid Al Haram Road and Umm Al Qura Road.

Questions about this district

Do pilgrims bring insects in their luggage and bags into hotels and neighbouring schools?

Yes, insects arrive with guests and goods during Hajj and Umrah season. The school needs strong treatment during these peaks and regular inspection of areas near hotels and entry points.

Is Jabal Qaiqaan beside Jarwal a continuous source of rodents and insects?

The hill and slopes provide natural habitat for rodents and insects, especially during warm months. Flood paths carry new generations down to the yard, and treatment focuses on boundaries, yard and foundations.

Do excavated ground and open building gaps provide rodent shelter near the school?

Open gaps provide ideal shelter for rodents and insects. These areas need intensive treatment around their perimeter and in gaps connecting excavated areas to the school's foundations.

Does insect pressure drop significantly immediately after Hajj and Umrah season ends?

Yes, pressure falls noticeably after the season ends, but rodents remain in excavated ground and gaps. The programme needs seasonal adjustment: strong treatment at peaks and maintenance during quiet periods.

Does busy Al Taysir Street carry new insects towards the school with traffic and goods?

The congested street, vehicles and delivery movements carry insects from other areas. Entry points from the street and areas near shops and restaurants need special focus.

Is special treatment needed during transitions between Hajj season and quiet periods?

Yes, transition periods need intensive treatment to break breeding cycles and reduce populations before the next season. Comprehensive inspection of excavated ground and gaps is essential between each peak.

How much does schools and nurseries in Jarwal 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 Jarwal.