Scorpion control in Al Nazlah Al Sharqiyah, Jeddah

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 Nazlah Al Sharqiyah

Shared floors and stairs crowded with pipes and cables create rapid pathways for scorpions to climb between flats and move through the building. The method is set out in full on Scorpion control in detail.

The first reason

Shared entrances and ventilation channels

The closely-spaced apartment blocks in Al Nazlah Al Sharqiyah share one entry vestibule and common air ducts above it, allowing scorpions to move from one flat to another without leaving the building. We treat the gaps around pipes and electrical runs in the common entry before going inside the individual apartments.

The second reason

Old foundations and chronic damp

These older buildings have continuous seepage from water pipes under the ground. Scorpions sense the moisture around the foundations and hide there. Treatment of the building perimeter is necessary but not enough on its own, because the internal damp persists and draws them back.

The third reason

Gaps under doors and worn window frames

Flat doors and windows in old apartment blocks have worn and warped over decades, creating gaps wide enough for scorpions to enter even after the perimeter is treated. These gaps must be closed before chemical treatment starts.

Al Nazlah Al Sharqiyah on the map

Al Nazlah Al Sharqiyah sits about 1 km from Al Nazlah Al Yamaniyah and about 1.5 km from Al Thaghr.

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Before treatment

What we check outside before we go in

The district is bounded by Old Makkah Road to the north and Madain Al Fahd to the east, with narrow streets and very high residential density that increases the chances of scorpions entering the apartment blocks.

An exterior block boundary wall showing joints and cracks

Wall joints and boundary walls

Wall joints between apartment buildings and around their foundations are prime harbouring spots for scorpions in this crowded district.

Blocks and stones stacked in the corner of a yard

Rubble and stacked block

Stacked block and debris from maintenance work under stairs provide permanent shelter and shade.

Palm fronds and garden litter

Fallen leaves and plants around the shared courtyard attract insects, which draw scorpions after them.

The space between an exterior door and its threshold

The gap under the door

The gap under the flat door is wide enough for small scorpions to enter, and old buildings are more exposed.

Irrigation and damp soil

Water seeping from shared pipes in the ground creates moisture pockets that attract scorpions to the area.

A light fitting mounted on an exterior wall

The light by the door

Dim lighting at the common entry draws insects, which then draw scorpions that hunt them.

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 Nazlah Al Sharqiyah

Apartment district: residential blocks, repeated floors and shared entrances

A flat in a multi-storey block shares one entry vestibule with dozens of other units, meaning scorpions may approach from several directions through the shared entry, stair and pipes. Treating your flat alone is insufficient without first treating the common spaces.

Questions about this district

Why do scorpions appear in my flat but not in the one next to me?

Flats close to the stair or the shared entry vestibule are hit first as scorpions move through. Ground floors and flats overlooking the common void face them before distant units do. Treating the whole district is best, but treating your flat is essential at least.

Is treating the interior of my flat enough in an old building?

No, because scorpions come from outside the perimeter, the foundation, and the gaps under doors. The gaps around pipes in the stair and under doors and windows must be sealed first, then the interior treated.

If I seal every gap completely, will scorpions stop appearing?

Sealing cuts entry but does not stop it entirely. Scorpions find other ways through pipes and electrical ducts. Chemical treatment of the perimeter and remaining gaps is necessary as well.

How many times a year does one flat need treatment?

In a dense district like Al Nazlah Al Sharqiyah where scorpions come from many directions, treatment every two months works better than once yearly. Monthly intervals stop fresh arrivals.

Should the flat be cleaned first or treated first?

Clean first and thoroughly. If food crumbs or debris remain, scorpions will hide under them and avoid the pesticide. Clean the corners and floors, then keep the flat sealed one hour before treatment.

If a scorpion appears a week after treatment, has the treatment failed?

It may be a scorpion that arrived from outside the flat through unsealed gaps, or from the neighbour's flat before theirs was treated. Tell us immediately and do not kill it so we can inspect it.

How much does scorpion control in Al Nazlah Al Sharqiyah 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 Nazlah Al Sharqiyah.