Snake control in Al Harazat, Jeddah

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 Harazat

In Al Harazat snakes prefer lower floor flats because they sit directly above damp foundations where rat burrows run beneath timber floors. Residents often report snakes entering through gaps under floorboards from the spaces below. The method is set out in full on what Snake control involves.

The first reason

Old foundations and gaps beneath timber floors

Al Harazat was built quickly on former farmland, and foundations are sometimes incomplete with cracks and gaps. Timber floors rest on inadequate sub-floor spaces where rodents shelter. All of these are preferred snake refuges.

The second reason

Shared entrances and dark confined passages

Tightly packed flats with shared entrances and narrow passages offer darkness and moisture snakes seek. The common door has standing water at its threshold. Dark stairs and corridors attract snakes seeking coolness and shelter.

The third reason

Broken drainage and constant water seepage

Old Makkah Road and its connections carry decades old drainage problems. Water leaks beneath flats and yards, turning foundations and sub-floor spaces into damp zones that attract insects and rodents constantly.

Al Harazat on the map

Al Harazat sits about 4.5 km from Umm Al Salam and about 5.5 km from Al Mahamid.

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Before treatment

What the site tells us before we start

The district grew beyond municipal planning on agricultural land, and its drainage and irrigation networks are ageing with constant leakage. This creates persistent dampness that attracts insects and rodents throughout the year.

A shed skin

A shed skin: Damp foundations and sub-floor spaces in Al Harazat hold shed skins and crawl marks showing constant snake movement there.

A winding trail across fine sand beside a wall

The track in the sand

The track in the sand: Sub-floor spaces are damp and lack sand, but we find crawl marks in dust and soil accumulating under timber floors.

Concrete blocks stacked against an exterior wall

Block and rubble piles

Block and rubble piles: Building debris and repair waste lie around the flats, offering perfect shelter for both snakes and rodents.

A closed metal gate with a visible gap beneath it

The gap under the gate

The gap under the gate: The shared entrance doors have large gaps especially where water stands, easy passage routes for snakes.

A burrow opening in dry soil beside a garden

Rodent burrows

Rodent burrows: Dozens of deep burrows run around old flat foundations, and snakes use these same burrows as distribution networks moving between them.

A drip irrigation line leaking onto garden soil

A leaking irrigation line

A leaking irrigation line: Broken water and drainage pipes beneath flats provide constant moisture that attracts insects, rodents and snakes in succession.

How we work

1
Inspect and locate

We work the perimeter, the garden and the service rooms with a torch and a mirror, reading the tracks, the skins and the burrows to establish whether it is still on site and where it came in.
2
Safe removal

It comes out on a hook and tongs into a closed container and is released away from buildings where that is possible, with no chasing it around a room.
3
Close the routes, take away the shelter

A strip under the gate, sleeves around pipe entries, tight covers on the floor drains, and the blocks and palm fronds moved off the wall line.
4
Cut the food, then come back

We treat the rodents and the geckos on the perimeter, then return once that activity has settled to check the sealed points and look for any fresh track.

What snake control includes

A recorded site inspection

Perimeter, garden, service rooms and pipe entries, with tracks and skins recorded before anything is applied.
Drains and entries closed

Tight covers on floor drains, sleeves around waste and air conditioning pipe runs, and the weep holes in the boundary wall closed.
Rodent work around the building

Closed bait stations on the rodent runs, because cutting the prey is what makes the site stop suiting them.
Perimeter treatment down the food chain

Insects on lit walls hold the geckos, and geckos feed some species, so we treat the chain from the bottom up.
A perimeter housekeeping list

What to move off the wall line, how low to cut the ground cover, where the lighting sits, and what to do if you see another one.
A scheduled follow-up

A set date to check the sealed points, the rodent stations and any new track in the sand.

The character of Al Harazat

Apartment district: residential blocks, repeated floors and shared entrances

Closely packed flats with shared entrances mean sealing only your own unit will not protect you. A snake can enter your neighbour's flat and reach you through shared foundations, so the whole building's entry points must be sealed.

Questions about this district

Why do snakes prefer lower floor flats in Al Harazat?

Lower flats sit directly over damp foundations where rat burrows tunnel beneath timber floors. A snake enters from below seeking prey and finds itself in your bedroom directly.

Is the space beneath an old flat a real entry route for snakes?

Absolutely. Gaps under timber floors in older buildings on former agricultural land are straightforward access. A snake crawls a short distance through a narrow gap and reaches your living space.

How does broken drainage connect to snake activity?

Water seeping beneath flats creates very high moisture. Moisture attracts worms and small insects, which attract mice and rats, which attract snakes seeking them.

Can old foundations beneath flats provide entry for snakes?

Yes. Foundations in Al Harazat are sometimes incomplete with deep rough cracks. A snake crawls through these and accesses the space directly beneath your flat.

Do shared passages make it easier for snakes to spread?

Yes. The common passage is dark, damp and not always cleaned thoroughly. It is a clear highway for snakes moving between flats hunting for prey.

Does raising the floorboards prevent snakes entirely?

Raising floors helps significantly but does not solve the problem alone. A snake can still enter through the shared passage or stairs. Complete protection requires sealing every route.

How much does snake control in Al Harazat 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 Harazat.