Scorpion control in Al Taysir, 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 Taysir

Treatment in Al Taysir focuses heavily on entry lobbies, stairwells and ground floor passages because scorpions climb inward from outside rather than moving horizontally between upper flats. The method is set out in full on the full Scorpion control page.

The first reason

Excavated ground and ongoing construction nearby

Development projects near Al Taysir such as the northern expansion scheme and Rua Al Haram projects leave behind excavated plots and open construction sites, significantly increasing scorpion pressure on the district and necessitating treatment strategies that extend beyond the buildings themselves.

The second reason

Dense restaurants and food retail as constant attractant

Restaurants and food outlets proliferate along Al Taysir Street and Umm Al Qura Road, and scorpions follow the insects drawn to food waste and scraps. Treatment must target the outlets and shops first, then the residential storeys directly above them.

The third reason

Historic flood channels and underground water flow

Old wadi channels run beneath Al Taysir from the hills toward the Grand Mosque, and water flowing underground combined with plumbing leaks creates permanent dampness that attracts and shelters scorpions close to the district boundaries.

Landmarks of Al Taysir

Work in Al Taysir is organised by the location of shops and restaurants along Al Taysir Street on one axis and Umm Al Qura Road on the other. Treatment begins with the food outlets and King Abdulaziz Hospital and their surroundings, then moves to hotels and residential blocks adjacent to the Grand Mosque.

Al Taysir Street
Umm Al Qura Road
King Abdulaziz Hospital
The Grand Mosque

Before treatment

What we check outside before we go in

Tightly adjoining blocks, shared internal lobbies and cracks between storeys create safe passages for scorpions to migrate from neighbouring areas or enter directly from the street.

An exterior block boundary wall showing joints and cracks

Wall joints and boundary walls

Joints between adjoining flats and cracks in shared lobby walls must be sealed and filled before any chemical treatment can be effective.

Blocks and stones stacked in the corner of a yard

Rubble and stacked block

Construction debris from ongoing nearby projects accumulates and draws insects which scorpions hunt, concentrating them in the district.

Palm fronds and garden litter

Dead palm fronds and litter from restaurant rooftops and building gutters collect in corners and crevices where scorpions shelter undisturbed.

The space between an exterior door and its threshold

The gap under the door

External doors and thresholds of shops, restaurants and building entries have wide gaps that allow scorpions direct passage from the street without obstruction.

Irrigation and damp soil

Water from air conditioning, restaurants and pipe leakage collects around building foundations leaving soil permanently damp, the habitat scorpions seek.

A light fitting mounted on an exterior wall

The light by the door

Bright lighting at shop, restaurant and building entry points attracts the insects scorpions hunt, drawing them to these locations each night.

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 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

Why do scorpions reach upper floor flats in the apartment blocks here?

Scorpions climb stairwells, exterior walls and shared service pipes from street level and ground floors. Shared entry lobbies often lack properly sealing doors, allowing them to enter freely and ascend gradually to reach flats on higher storeys.

Does treating only the residential flat protect against scorpions from shops below?

Treating a flat alone is insufficient. The commercial space below and the building entry lobbies must be treated as well, because scorpions enter via the shop and then climb through shared openings and internal pipework to reach flats above.

Are gaps between adjoining flats the main source of scorpions here?

Yes, the gaps and fissures between tightly joined flats form safe passages for scorpions. Treatment concentrates on sealing these gaps and joints first, then treating entry lobbies and building foundations.

How often per year do shared entry lobbies need treatment?

Shared lobbies in Al Taysir need treatment every three to four months because constant foot traffic and doors opening and closing provide repeated entry opportunities for scorpions.

Is dampness from ageing pipes the real underlying cause?

Leakage from old pipework and air conditioning systems creates permanent moisture that attracts scorpions. Fixing leaks and improving ventilation significantly helps control the problem.

Should the whole building be treated or each flat individually?

Treating the entire building with emphasis on entry lobbies, stairwells, building edges and all external openings is most effective, followed by targeted treatment of individual flats as needed.

How much does scorpion control in Al Taysir 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 Taysir.