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

Scorpion control in Tarwiyah Makkah

Tarwiyah is a new district east of Al Sharai, a renamed scheme between Al Sharai and Al Rashidiyah south of King Faisal Road. New apartment blocks, villas and residential plots on a modern street grid. King Abdulaziz Sports City sits on its north-eastern corner and Wadi Mudarraja runs along the east, both supplying constant moisture, and scorpions sense it and find shelter in gaps between the new buildings.

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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 Tarwiyah

Modern ground, new buildings and the neighbouring wadi create very high moisture and an unstable environment. The method is set out in full on how we approach Scorpion control.

The first reason

A new scheme and gaps between buildings

Tarwiyah is a renamed new scheme, and the flats and villas are modern but gaps between buildings are wide and the new streets have large spaces. New building means modern foundations but gaps and joints between neighbouring blocks offer scorpion pathways.

The second reason

Wadi Mudarraja and moisture from the east

Wadi Mudarraja channel runs from the east and the district sits at relatively low elevation, meaning water gathers after rain. High moisture from the wadi and groundwater create ideal scorpion conditions. Proximity to the wadi means intensive treatment on the eastern side.

The third reason

The sports complex and shared gaps

King Abdulaziz Sports City sits on the north-eastern corner with large buildings and wide spaces. Gaps between the sports complex and the new district are wide and offer scorpion routes. Insects cluster around the large buildings and scorpions follow them into the new district.

The character of Tarwiyah

New development: ongoing construction and vacant plots between the homes

A new development still under construction means wide gaps between buildings and an unstable environment. The neighbouring wadi supplies constant moisture, and interior treatment alone will not stop entry from external gaps and the wadi.

Before treatment

What we check outside before we go in

The district sits between Al Sharai and Al Rashidiyah south of King Faisal Road, bounded by King Abdulaziz Sports City to the north-east and the channel of Wadi Mudarraja along the east, with Al Sawwat Mosque within the district.

An exterior block boundary wall showing joints and cracks

Wall joints and boundary walls

Gaps between new villas and flats offer pathways for scorpions between neighbouring buildings.

Blocks and stones stacked in the corner of a yard

Rubble and stacked block

Ongoing building and construction debris provide temporary scorpion shelter in gaps.

Palm fronds and garden litter

Plants and grass around the new streets attract insects in large numbers.

The space between an exterior door and its threshold

The gap under the door

Gaps under doors in new homes may be wide if not properly sealed.

Irrigation and damp soil

Moisture from the wadi and groundwater supply constant damp that draws scorpions.

A light fitting mounted on an exterior wall

The light by the door

Night lighting in the new streets attracts night insects in large numbers.

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 Sharai Sub-Municipality

Al Sharai is the eastern growth front of Makkah along King Faisal Road and the Taif road. Settled quarters sit beside recently renamed schemes where plots are still vacant and buildings are going up, so construction sites, fill and open excavations lie next to occupied homes. Wadi channels such as Wadi Mudarraja, Wadi Al Sharai and Wadi Al Mughammas carry flash floods after rain and dry out to damp silt, while dust blows off the open hills. Roadside shops, restaurants and warehouses line the Taif road, and to the east the area shades into villages, palm farms and springs.

Questions about this district

Why do scorpions appear in this new development?

The district is new but the wadi beside it supplies very high moisture. Gaps between new buildings are wide and modern buildings may not be treated preventively. Preventive treatment before occupation is essential.

Does the wadi beside the district mean scorpions will never stop appearing?

The wadi supplies constant moisture but good treatment and correct sealing of gaps cut entry sharply. Regular treatment every two months is essential because the wadi is a permanent source.

Does new construction mean buildings are safe from scorpions?

No, new construction may mean better building standards but gaps between buildings are wide. Modern buildings are easier to treat because old joints are fewer.

When should a new villa or flat here be treated?

Just before moving in is best. Preventive treatment before occupation stops scorpion establishment. After moving in, treatment every two months is essential.

Is treating my home alone enough or must the whole district be treated?

Treating your home is essential but treating the whole district is better. The wadi brings scorpions from far away. Treating your home perimeter matters even if the district is not all treated.

Are flats next to the sports complex far more at risk from scorpions?

Yes, slightly, because the sports complex provides wide spaces where insects cluster. But the wadi from the east affects the district more.

How much does scorpion control in Tarwiyah 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 Tarwiyah.