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

Scorpion control in Al Utaybiyah Makkah

Al Utaybiyah is an old, crowded quarter on hillside slopes north of the Haram, with ageing houses and a sewage network over forty years old. The Al Utaybiyah popular market on Hajun Street is known for clothing, household goods and pilgrim supplies. The district stays crowded all year. Houses and shops are very close, the stone walls are ancient and the gaps and joints are very deep. Most residents work in trade and the market.

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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 Utaybiyah

The sewage system is over forty years old and leaks are common. The soil under the houses is permanently damp. The method is set out in full on Scorpion control in detail.

The first reason

The busy popular market attracts unlimited insects

The dense market has clothing shops, household goods and pilgrim supply stalls. Exposed food, scraps and water from floor washing feed insects constantly. Scorpions arrive in large numbers.

The second reason

Houses on slopes with very deep ancient joints

Houses are built on hillside slopes with no unified foundation. The gaps between buildings are very deep. The scorpion hides in these joints and moves easily between the houses.

The third reason

The ancient sewage system provides permanent pathways

The sewage network forty years old is full of leaks and cracks. The soil under floors is permanently damp. Insects and scorpions move through this network.

The character of Al Utaybiyah

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

In a very old district, scorpions exploit every historic gap and ancient joint. The old networks and permanent damp provide ideal conditions. Treatment here needs patience and regular repeat visits.

Before treatment

What we check outside before we go in

An old, densely packed district north of the Haram, with old houses on hillside slopes, a busy popular market on Hajun Street, and an extremely old sewage system.

An exterior block boundary wall showing joints and cracks

Wall joints and boundary walls

The joints between old stone in Al Utaybiyah are very deep and narrow. Treating them with material that penetrates deep without leaving surface deposits is essential.

Blocks and stones stacked in the corner of a yard

Rubble and stacked block

Rubble and debris from old demolished houses is sometimes left in the lanes. Clearing debris reduces available shelter.

Palm fronds and garden litter

Leaf fall in narrow lanes accumulates fast and the dampness holds it. Clearing the lanes reduces insects.

The space between an exterior door and its threshold

The gap under the door

The very old doors in Al Utaybiyah are over a century old. Complete sealing is impossible. We focus on strong treatment around the door.

Irrigation and damp soil

Ancient sewage drains leak constantly. Treating the surrounding area and drain openings stops scorpions entering.

A light fitting mounted on an exterior wall

The light by the door

Lighting in the lanes is almost absent. Simple lighting at the door entrance deters 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.

Landmarks of Al Utaybiyah

Al Utaybiyah is cut through by the famous Al Utaybiyah Market on Hajun Street, with Madinah Road just metres away. We reach you from Hajun Street or Hajj Street, and we survey the house and surrounding lanes carefully before treatment.

Al Utaybiyah Market
Hajun Street
Hajj Street
Madinah Road
Revival of Islamic Heritage Library

Questions about this district

Is treating just the house enough in an ancient quarter like this?

No, houses are very close and the gaps are deep. We focus hard on shared walls, joints and angles. We may need extra treatment outside the house.

Can the old sewage system be repaired?

Full system replacement is very costly and needs planning. Strong treatment around leak points and outlets stops scorpions entering.

Do the commercial stalls in the market need separate treatment?

Yes, stalls need strong and regular treatment. Food scraps and waste are highly attractive. We may need weekly or monthly treatment.

Does the extreme crowding between houses mean treatment is impossible?

No, we find ways to treat even very narrow lanes. Tight gaps and asphalt may prevent some equipment, but the products reach.

Does permanent damp mean scorpions will never disappear?

Permanent damp means scorpions arrive constantly. But regular treatment reduces their numbers significantly.

Are children playing in the lanes at risk from scorpions?

Yes, the lanes and buildings harbour scorpions. We advise children and adults to avoid the narrowest lanes at night.

How much does scorpion control in Al Utaybiyah 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 Utaybiyah.