Scorpion control in Al Zahra, 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 Zahra

Cracks in walls of older apartment blocks and very narrow joints provide safe pathways for scorpions. The district is almost without gardens or green spaces that might provide natural moisture. The method is set out in full on Scorpion control in detail.

The first reason

Tightly packed buildings and very narrow gaps

Al Zahra buildings are pressed tightly together leaving very narrow gaps between them. These joints are dark and constantly damp, providing safe pathways for scorpions. Narrow gaps may contain natural fissures that increase hiding places.

The second reason

Absence of gardens and green space

The district is almost entirely without public parks and green spaces. This means natural moisture is limited, but drainage seepage and water leaking from pipes provide enough moisture for scorpions in the gaps.

The third reason

Older building stock and cracks in exterior walls

Al Zahra blocks are relatively old and exterior walls contain deep natural fissures. These cracks provide voids that may shelter thousands of scorpions completely unseen.

Landmarks of Al Zahra

Treating Al Zahra requires systematic access to every gap along Al Mansour Street and Hussain Arab Street. Al Mansour Bridge marks the location, and main streets provide access to the gaps and areas around the apartment buildings.

Umm Al Qura Road
Al Mansour Street
Al Mansour Bridge
Abdullah Arif Road
Hussain Arab Street

Before treatment

What we check outside before we go in

Al Zahra sits within Al Utaybiyah sub municipality between Umm Al Qura Road and Al Mansour Street, bounded by Al Diyafah north, Al Hindawiyah south, Al Ghazza east and An Nuzhah west. Building is very dense and services are patchy.

An exterior block boundary wall showing joints and cracks

Wall joints and boundary walls

Gaps between tightly packed buildings in Al Zahra are very narrow, deep and often damp, providing safe pathways for scorpions to move.

Blocks and stones stacked in the corner of a yard

Rubble and stacked block

Debris accumulating in very narrow gaps provides food and shelter for scorpions and other insects.

Palm fronds and garden litter

Gardens and plants are almost absent from Al Zahra, but moisture from drainage is sufficient for scorpions.

The space between an exterior door and its threshold

The gap under the door

Gaps beneath doors and windows may be sealed but cracks in nearby walls provide alternative entry routes.

Irrigation and damp soil

Underground pipes and channels beneath streets may provide moisture and pathways for scorpions between buildings.

A light fitting mounted on an exterior wall

The light by the door

Dim lighting and permanent shadow in narrow gaps provide complete protection for scorpions from sun exposure.

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 Utaybiyah Sub-Municipality

Al Utaybiyah sub municipality covers the old districts north of the Grand Mosque: the hillside quarters of Al Hajun, Al Utaybiyah and Al Bayban, Al Zahir and Al Shuhada at the northern entrance, and the newer Al Zahra, Al Diyafah and An Nuzhah westward. Its building stock is among the oldest in Makkah, stone houses on the hills, packed apartment blocks and sewers decades old, threaded with crowded markets like the Utaybiyah souq and furnished flats that fill in the pilgrim seasons. Wadi Al Zahir and Wadi Al Tanim carry storm water through it, and industrial workshops line Hajj Street.

Questions about this district

Do very narrow gaps between buildings provide safe paths for scorpions?

Yes, very narrow gaps are dark and constantly damp, providing complete protection from light and predators. Scorpions may live in these gaps for years without being seen.

Does the absence of gardens reduce the scorpion problem in Al Zahra?

Absence of gardens reduces natural moisture slightly, but water seepage and poor drainage provide enough moisture. The problem persists despite the lack of gardens.

Do cracks in old building walls provide scorpion shelter?

Yes, deep cracks in old walls provide safe voids for scorpions. These cracks may be very deep and difficult to treat with pesticide.

Must every gap in Al Zahra be treated individually?

Yes, comprehensive treatment of every gap is necessary. Adjacent gaps provide connected pathways for scorpions, so treating only some gaps may not be sufficient.

Is regular treatment always necessary in a dense district like Al Zahra?

Yes, dense building and multiple gaps mean scorpions may return from nearby areas. Treatment every three months is recommended to maintain control.

Does salt damage to concrete worsen scorpion problems in Al Zahra?

Yes, moisture causes additional cracking in concrete providing new voids for scorpions. Controlling moisture and improving drainage reduces cracks and scorpion numbers.

How much does scorpion control in Al Zahra 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 Zahra.