Scorpion control in Shaab Ali Al Jadid, 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 Shaab Ali Al Jadid

Vacant plots and incomplete foundations provide wide gaps where scorpions gather. The nearby wadi provides seasonal moisture after rain attracts insects and scorpions alike. The method is set out in full on Scorpion control in detail.

The first reason

New foundations still under construction

The scheme contains new foundations and deep excavations, some incomplete with no first floor yet. These foundations provide wide safe voids for scorpions to shelter in. Gaps between the foundation and surrounding land offer easy entry.

The second reason

Open land and unbuilt plots between homes

Vacant plots between villas and areas beside the ring road provide open habitat. This land may retain water after rain or temporary irrigation, creating seasonal moisture attractive to scorpions.

The third reason

Proximity to Wadi Uranah and surrounding mountains

The wadi runs near the scheme and provides natural habitat for scorpions. The hills and high terrain around the scheme may provide natural scorpion sources that migrate into the developing area.

Shaab Ali Al Jadid on the map

Shaab Ali Al Jadid sits about 4 km from Al Falaq Al Jadid and about 5.5 km from Shaab Amer Al Jadid.

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Before treatment

What we check outside before we go in

The scheme lies between the Fifth Ring Road and Jabal Aghzul, the south westernmost of the residential schemes. Wadi Uranah runs through it and the ring road crosses the open land. The area is still under urban development with construction ongoing.

An exterior block boundary wall showing joints and cracks

Wall joints and boundary walls

Joints between newly built villas are loose because foundations are new and construction is not yet complete in all places.

Blocks and stones stacked in the corner of a yard

Rubble and stacked block

Construction debris and excavations provide damp environment and gaps offering shelter for scorpions.

Palm fronds and garden litter

Open plots may contain pioneer plants and seasonal water pooling providing moisture that attracts scorpions.

The space between an exterior door and its threshold

The gap under the door

Gaps beneath new villa foundations and doors may be very wide at the construction stage before fitting completes.

Irrigation and damp soil

Channels and excavations around foundations provide seasonal moisture after rain and temporary irrigation.

A light fitting mounted on an exterior wall

The light by the door

Limited lighting and shadow in excavations and gaps provides scorpions protection 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.

The character of Shaab Ali Al Jadid

New development: ongoing construction and vacant plots between the homes

New development means scorpions here come from surrounding nature and the wadi, exploiting incomplete foundations and vacant land. Treatment at this stage aims to prevent accumulation before building completes and settlement begins.

Questions about this district

Do incomplete new foundations provide easy scorpion entry?

Yes, new foundations may leave wide gaps between the structure and surrounding ground. These gaps provide direct entry for scorpions before building is completed.

Should vacant land and excavations be treated before building completes?

Yes, treating vacant land and excavations is important at this stage. Early treatment stops scorpion accumulation before buildings are finished and occupied.

Are scorpions coming from Wadi Uranah into the new scheme?

Yes, the nearby wadi provides natural habitat, and seasonal water after rain attracts insects. Scorpions follow these insects towards the new scheme.

Is scorpion treatment safe on an active construction site with workers present?

Yes, foundation treatment on active building sites is very safe and very effective. The pesticides used are approved and safe for workers and the environment.

Will scorpions continue to appear after treating vacant land and completing buildings?

New scorpions may appear coming from the wadi or foundations of neighbouring buildings. Regular treatment after completion is important to maintain control.

How does treatment approach change once buildings complete and people move in?

Once building completes, treatment focuses on foundations, joints and gaps around entrances. Ongoing treatment becomes more targeted and less broad-scale.

How much does scorpion control in Shaab Ali Al Jadid 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 Shaab Ali Al Jadid.