Snake control in Al Hijrah, 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 Hijrah

Buildings built into the mountain slope mean walls absorb moisture from the rock face. Rodents use this as a water source and snakes track them to it. The method is set out in full on Snake control in detail.

The first reason

Natural refuges on the mountain slopes

Jabal Thawr offers fissures and natural shelters for snakes and rodents. Buildings pressed directly against the slope provide an easy route from the mountain into flats. Snakes descend from the rock at night and enter through gaps and cracks in the foundations.

The second reason

Constant moisture from the mountain

Wet rock and groundwater seep towards building foundations, creating permanent damp. This attracts rodents and insects, which draw snakes. Treatment must address water flow from the mountain first.

The third reason

Narrow lanes and shared entry stairs

Tight lanes between blocks and close spacing mean rodents move easily between buildings through underground gaps. Snakes follow unimpeded. One shared entrance serves dozens of flats, giving a snake a single point of entry to reach many homes.

Landmarks of Al Hijrah

Al Hijrah is enclosed by Jabal Thawr from north and west, Al Noor Specialist Hospital from the east. The critical factor is closeness to the Cave of Thawr, which provides natural resources and animal shelter. Dhat An Nitaqain Street marks the lower boundary towards the Haram, and work begins at the mountain to control moisture at source.

Jabal Thawr
Cave of Thawr
Al Noor Specialist Hospital
Third Ring Road
Dhat An Nitaqain Street
Al Bukhari Mosque

Before treatment

What the site tells us before we start

Apartment buildings climb the slopes of Jabal Thawr with mosques and schools nearby. The mountain retains moisture and water seeps towards building foundations, attracting insects and rodents.

A shed skin

Shed skins on damp floors and in damp corners indicate snakes are using these wet areas for shelter and rest.

A winding trail across fine sand beside a wall

The track in the sand

Snake tracks in damp earth around foundations show the route the snake took from the mountain into the flat.

Concrete blocks stacked against an exterior wall

Block and rubble piles

Piles of stored wood and materials in lower floors shelter rodents and snakes together during the day.

A closed metal gate with a visible gap beneath it

The gap under the gate

Gaps beneath doors or cracks in the lower frame provide easy entry for snakes from shared passages.

A burrow opening in dry soil beside a garden

Rodent burrows

Holes and gaps in foundations of buildings set into the slope provide a direct route from the mountain to the flat.

A drip irrigation line leaking onto garden soil

A leaking irrigation line

Broken drainage and standing water around foundations attract rodents, insects and snakes together.

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.

What is different about Al Shawqiyah Sub-Municipality

Al Shawqiyah sub municipality runs south from the Third Ring Road to the city's edge on the Al Layth road and the Jeddah expressway. Planned districts such as Al Shawqiyah, Al Malik Fahd and Bathaa Quraish have wide streets, villas and apartment blocks, while schemes in Wali Al Ahd are being built out and informal housing in Al Ukayshiyah and Al Zuhur is being cleared. The vegetable market and livestock auction at Souq Al Halaqa, open construction sites, the rocky slopes of Jabal Thawr and sewers still being laid through the southern fringe offer exposed food, shelter and moisture.

Questions about this district

Do snakes come down from Jabal Thawr into the buildings?

Yes, directly. The mountain offers natural shelter, water and food. Snakes descend at night and enter buildings through gaps and cracks in foundations. Buildings close to the slope face more risk.

Does wall moisture and damp attract snakes?

Moisture itself does not draw snakes, but it attracts insects and rodents seeking water. Snakes follow this food, and damp provides the environment where rodents stay.

Can a snake enter through the roof or electrical conduits?

It can. Snakes are skilled climbers and may enter through roof vents or along water and electrical pipes. We inspect every possible route.

If you remove the snake now, will another come down from the mountain?

If we do not seal gaps and entry points, yes, another will arrive. The mountain provides an unlimited supply of snakes and rodents. Sealing and isolation are essential to prevent return.

Is cleaning the flat of food enough to stop snakes?

Cleanliness helps but is not enough alone. Snakes come from the mountain seeking any rodents present. Sealing entry routes, eliminating rodents and addressing moisture are all necessary.

Can damp seeping from the mountain be treated?

Yes, by installing proper drainage around foundations and applying moisture barriers. This reduces rodent attraction and removes the root cause of snake entry.

How much does snake control in Al Hijrah 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 Hijrah.