A pest control technician checking the base of a boundary wall with a torch

Scorpion control in Al Mansour Makkah

Al Mansour is among Makkah's oldest quarters, strung along the long artery of Prince Mansour Street from Al Hajoun Road down to Ibrahim Al Khalil Street. Ground floor shops and crowded markets line the street with old apartment blocks above, housing both locals and workers, whilst Sheikh Ibn Hassan Mosque marks the heart. Deep joints in the ancient buildings and damp foundations create permanent scorpion refuges.

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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 Al Mansour

Small trading shops store grain, flour, oils and spices, and food waste is abundant. Dense worker and local housing fills the floors above, and scorpions move easily between shops and flats through deep building joints. The method is set out in full on Scorpion control in detail.

The first reason

Deep cracks in very old masonry and concrete

Al Mansour buildings are among Makkah's oldest, with ancient stone and concrete containing deep fissures that cannot be fully sealed. These deep cracks provide scorpions with refuges safe from surface treatment and inspection.

The second reason

Trading shops store grain and food drawing insects

The old market shops stock grain, flour, oil and spices, and food particles and waste are abundant. Small insects come to feed on spilled food, and scorpions follow them up into the residential flats above through the floor junctions and walls.

The third reason

Constant damp from weak foundations and old drains

Weak ancient foundations and decaying water and drainage lines provide year round moisture around building bases and lower staircases. Continuous dampness creates ideal habitat for scorpions and their prey insects throughout every season.

Al Mansour on the map

Al Mansour sits about 0.5 km from Al Tandabawi and about 1.5 km from Al Shubaikah.

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Before treatment

What we check outside before we go in

The ancient district sits on weak foundations with permanently damp soil underneath. The main street is long, narrow and crowded with commerce at every corner. Moisture from drainage leaks and water seepage plus the tightly packed buildings create ideal scorpion habitat.

An exterior block boundary wall showing joints and cracks

Wall joints and boundary walls

Joints between stone and concrete in the ancient building stock are very deep, needing specialised materials that penetrate fully into these historic gaps.

Blocks and stones stacked in the corner of a yard

Rubble and stacked block

Shop and market waste accumulates in passages and dark corners, providing abundant food for small insects and scorpions.

Palm fronds and garden litter

Few plants and palms around the shops and narrow street drop fronds that pile against walls where scorpions shelter.

The space between an exterior door and its threshold

The gap under the door

Door gaps at shop and stairwell level are very wide from long term wear and dampness, and treatment concentrates on these lower thresholds.

Irrigation and damp soil

Damp soil from weak ancient foundations and constant seepage from old drains creates permanently moist habitat for scorpions and their prey year round.

A light fitting mounted on an exterior wall

The light by the door

Night lighting of shops attracts small insects, and scorpions gather in these lit areas and move up into residential floors above.

How we work

1
Night survey and perimeter inspection

We walk the perimeter after dark with an ultraviolet lamp, which makes a scorpion show up against wall and soil, and we record the harbourage, the ways in and how much prey is present.
2
Treat the harbourage and the building edge

Dust into the wall joints and the dry voids, and a targeted band tight against the foundation and around openings, because the material holds longer on a porous surface than on tile.
3
Close the ways in and remove the prey

A sweep under the doors, sealing where air-conditioning and drain pipes pass through, mesh over openings, and treatment of the cockroaches and insects it feeds on, so the reason to come in goes with them.
4
The follow-up visit

A scorpion can sit in its harbourage for weeks without moving, so the first pass does not always reach it. We come back to refresh the perimeter band and check what has appeared since.

What scorpion control includes

A night survey with an ultraviolet lamp

A walk of the perimeter after dark that fixes the harbourage and the entry routes before anything is applied.
Targeted perimeter and joint treatment

A band against the foundation, plus wall joints and cracks, never open floors or where children play.
Sealing openings and pipe entries

Drain openings, the points where air-conditioning pipes pass through, and mesh on shafts, which are the routes actually used.
Treating what it feeds on

Placed bait for cockroaches at entrances and service areas, because cutting the food supply reduces visits more than repeating a spray.
Aftercare instructions

What to lift out of the yard, where to move the outside light, and the ventilation time for your situation, which we give you on site.
A scheduled follow-up

A set date after the first treatment, a refreshed perimeter band and a check of anything new around it.

The character of Al Mansour

Commercial area: offices, showrooms and small stores

Commercial status in Al Mansour means treatment focuses first on shops, store rooms and markets, before treating residential flats. The food stocks and waste in shops are the primary attraction for insects and scorpions alike.

Questions about this district

Are the old commercial shops the main source of scorpions?

Yes, market shops store grain and dried goods, and food waste is abundant. Small insects come to feed in the shops, and scorpions follow them up into residential flats through deep floor junctions.

Do deep cracks in ancient masonry protect scorpions from spray?

Yes, deep cracks offer scorpions protection from surface treatment. Treatment needs specialised materials that penetrate deep into stone and concrete joints between ancient blocks.

Must shops and flats be treated together in Al Mansour?

Yes, essential. Shop and flat are connected through deep building joints. Treating one alone will not solve the problem. Joint treatment of both is the only approach that works.

Does constant moisture reduce how effective treatment is?

Moisture may reduce some product effectiveness, but treatment targets the deep cracks and joints where scorpions live. Regular scheduled treatment is more important in this ancient district than in newer areas.

Is twice yearly treatment enough for Al Mansour?

Twice yearly treatment is enough if focused on deep joints and damp zones. You may need extra treatment if you notice seasonal activity patterns.

Does fixing the old drainage system help control?

Fixing leaks reduces excess moisture and helps. However, the very old networks may need full replacement, and regular treatment remains necessary even alongside drainage improvements.

How much does scorpion control in Al Mansour 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 Mansour.