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

Scorpion control in Al Shubaikah Makkah

Al Shubaikah is an ancient quarter overlooking the Grand Mosque from the Hazwarah approach, its alleys are so narrow that two people cannot pass, and the houses are so close together that the gap between their walls sometimes only allows a hand through. A scorpion travels through these cracks as if they are its private roads. Treatment here demands deep understanding of very old building.

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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 Shubaikah

The very narrow alleys allow the scorpion to move through them safely at night because light does not reach them and the air stays cool. The method is set out in full on our Scorpion control service.

The first reason

Narrow lanes hold stable cool temperatures always

The lanes between houses in Al Shubaikah are so narrow and deep that the sun barely reaches them at all. The air temperature inside stays cooler than in the houses. Scorpions prefer cool and darkness and crawl safely through these lanes all night without disturbance.

The second reason

The joints between buildings are centuries deep

The very old houses in Al Shubaikah were not built on a shared foundation. Each was added over time, leaving joints between them that are very deep. The scorpion digs into these cracks and hides deeper than it can in newer buildings.

The third reason

Insects are numerous in historic old buildings

Insects and rodents in these old houses are more numerous and more varied than elsewhere. The scorpion arrives hunting them and finds abundant food in an ancient building.

Al Shubaikah on the map

Al Shubaikah sits about 0.5 km from Al Hajlah and about 1 km from Al Tandabawi.

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Before treatment

What we check outside before we go in

An ancient quarter overlooking the Haram from the Hazwarah side, with extremely narrow lanes between closely-set old houses and Jabal Omar rising beside them.

An exterior block boundary wall showing joints and cracks

Wall joints and boundary walls

The joints between stone and stone in Al Shubaikah are deeper and narrower, and their treatment needs materials that penetrate deep without leaving surface residue.

Blocks and stones stacked in the corner of a yard

Rubble and stacked block

Loose rubble and scattered stone in the lanes shelter scorpions. Clearing debris from the lanes is part of the plan.

Palm fronds and garden litter

Leaf fall from the few plants around the lanes accumulates fast. Damp lanes retain the leaves and attract insects.

The space between an exterior door and its threshold

The gap under the door

The very old doors in Al Shubaikah do not close tightly. Some doors may be over a century old and cannot seal completely.

Irrigation and damp soil

Damp from ancient sewage lines leaks through the floors. Permanently damp floors always attract insects and scorpions.

A light fitting mounted on an exterior wall

The light by the door

Lighting in the narrow lanes is almost absent. A light at the house entrance deters scorpions from approaching the door.

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.

Landmarks of Al Shubaikah

In Al Shubaikah the houses are scattered around the historic Al Shubaikah Cemetery, and the only approach winds past the Khalid ibn Al Walid Mosque at Harat Al Bab. We reach you through these narrow passages and survey the house before treating.

The Grand Mosque
Al Shubaikah Cemetery
Jabal Omar
Khalid ibn Al Walid Mosque
Ibrahim Al Khalil Street

Questions about this district

Do the narrow shared lanes need separate treatment from the house?

Yes. The shared lanes need treatment separately, and we coordinate with the other residents to treat them together so the work is effective.

Does the damp in old houses attract more scorpions than heat does?

The damp attracts the small insects that scorpions hunt for. Old houses hold more damp, so scorpions reach them searching for food.

Can the deep joints between houses be sealed with mortar or cement?

No, the joints are too deep and cannot be fully sealed. We focus on treating the main entry points, the outer walls and the doorways.

Does the age of the building affect how many visits scorpion control takes?

Yes. Older houses may need more visits. Deep joints and cracks in the stone hold scorpions deeper than newer buildings can, so retreat is possible.

What should I do if I see a scorpion crawling in the lane at night?

Do not approach it. Stay inside and close the door and windows. Call us in the morning. If it enters the house, use only a bright lamp and do not get close.

Are houses built on the slopes of Jabal Omar at higher risk than others?

Yes, hillside houses receive scorpions from the natural environment. Houses next to the hill need strong outer treatment on the side facing the slope.

How much does scorpion control in Al Shubaikah 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 Shubaikah.