Scorpion control in Al Tandabawi, 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 Tandabawi

Old lanes and very narrow streets with high population density create ideal conditions for scorpions and insects, and moisture from ageing drainage is constant. The method is set out in full on how we approach Scorpion control.

The first reason

Very old buildings and ageing drains with permanent moisture

Al Tandabawi is a very old district that keeps a medieval street pattern and building fabric. Plumbing and drainage systems are very old and worn out, water seepage and damp are permanent in the structures. This constant moisture creates ideal habitat for scorpions and insects.

The second reason

Tightly packed lanes and very narrow gaps between buildings

Lanes are pressed tightly together with no clear gaps between buildings, and streets are very narrow. These tight gaps between structures provide easy pathways for scorpions to move between lanes and adjoining buildings.

The third reason

Cafes and small hotels with constant food supply

Cafes and small hotels distributed among the buildings provide abundant food for small insects. Scorpions track this food supply through the lanes and gaps between buildings.

The character of Al Tandabawi

Historic district: close-set buildings, narrow lanes and ageing services

Old buildings and tightly packed lanes mean the scorpion does not stay in one house but moves between buildings through narrow gaps and spaces. Constant moisture from ageing drains and high population density create ideal permanent habitat.

Before treatment

What we check outside before we go in

An old Makkan suburb near the central zone, between Al Shubaikah and Al Hindawiyah, with tightly packed lanes and very narrow streets, holding a medieval street pattern now threaded with newer buildings, cafes and small hotels serving Umrah visitors.

An exterior block boundary wall showing joints and cracks

Wall joints and boundary walls

Gaps between walls of closely packed buildings and boundary walls are very old and need precise treatment across every surface because gaps provide easy pathways.

Blocks and stones stacked in the corner of a yard

Rubble and stacked block

Building debris and accumulations in narrow lanes offer excellent shelter, and we treat these areas thoroughly.

Palm fronds and garden litter

Litter and debris in narrow lanes collect insects, and we clear the lanes completely before treatment.

The space between an exterior door and its threshold

The gap under the door

Gaps under external doors and lane entrances provide main entry routes and need careful sealing.

Irrigation and damp soil

Constant moisture from ageing drains and damp soil create ideal conditions, and we concentrate treatment on gaps between buildings and foundations.

A light fitting mounted on an exterior wall

The light by the door

Weak lighting in narrow lanes and constant shadow provide safe habitat for scorpions.

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.

What is different about Ajyad Sub-Municipality

Ajyad sub municipality takes in the districts that press against the Grand Mosque from the south and west: Ajyad, Al Hajlah, Al Shubaikah, Al Tandabawi and Al Mansour. Hotels and rented apartment blocks for Umrah visitors stack up along Ajyad Street and Ibrahim Al Khalil Street, with kitchens and restaurants running aday and night in season. Behind them, Al Shubaikah and Al Tandabawi keep narrow old lanes on hillside ground where buildings and drains are ageing, and demolition and construction sites are a constant presence around Jabal Omar and the central zone.

Questions about this district

Why does Al Tandabawi have more scorpions than newer districts?

Old buildings and ageing drains with high population density create ideal conditions. Tightly packed lanes and narrow gaps between buildings provide easy entry routes.

Do cafes and small hotels attract scorpions?

Yes. Cafes and hotels provide abundant insect food. Scorpions track that food supply through tight gaps between buildings.

Does constant moisture from old drains mean scorpions year round?

Yes. Constant moisture from ageing drains creates ideal habitat. Scorpions remain active year round, especially during warm months.

Should we treat each house or the whole lanes?

Treating lanes and gaps between buildings is more important than treating one house alone, because scorpions move easily between closely packed units.

Does proximity to the Haram and Al Shubaikah increase scorpion movement?

The district lies between Al Shubaikah and near the Haram in a high density area with constant movement. Continuous activity provides opportunities for scorpions to spread.

How often does Al Tandabawi need scorpion treatment?

Ideal conditions and constant moisture mean continuous scorpion activity. Periodic treatment may be needed more often than in newer districts.

How much does scorpion control in Al Tandabawi 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 Tandabawi.