Snake control in Al Rawabi, 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 Rawabi

Snakes in high-rise buildings are typically found in lower storeys and basement levels rather than upper floors, because entry begins from below ground. The method is set out in full on how we approach Snake control.

The first reason

Mountain tunnels and complex underground voids

Tunnels cut through the hills provide safe routes for snakes to move underground without being seen. Voids beneath the high-rise buildings may be connected to these tunnels, allowing snakes to enter directly from the surrounding hill environment.

The second reason

High-rise buildings, deep foundations and internal gaps

Large buildings have very deep foundations and complex internal spaces. A snake may enter through a drainage opening at the base and hide in gaps between floors and internal walls. Searching such voids requires understanding of building engineering.

The third reason

Lower storeys, car parks and shared spaces

Lower levels and underground car parks offer dark spaces where snakes can hide for long periods. Rats thrive in car parks and shared areas due to debris and water. A snake may stay in the car park for several days before moving up to higher floors.

Landmarks of Al Rawabi

Al Rawabi spreads across Rai Bakhsh where Al Rawabi Garden sits with the towering Jabal Khandamah in view, and the mountain tunnels beneath provide pathways for snakes from the surrounding wild hills. The search for snakes starts in the underground car parks and climbs through shared passages and staircases.

Rai Bakhsh
Ajyad Kudai Road
Kudai Ajyad Tunnel
Al Rawabi Garden
Jabal Khandamah

Before treatment

What the site tells us before we start

Complex underground tunnels through the hills and interconnected drainage systems beneath the apartment towers provide intricate pathways for snakes to move through and hide within.

A shed skin

A shed skin is left in tight gaps inside foundations and spaces between raised floors.

A winding trail across fine sand beside a wall

The track in the sand

Tracks are clear on the ground in underground car parks and shared passages.

Concrete blocks stacked against an exterior wall

Block and rubble piles

Block and rubble debris lie in corners and spaces beneath raised floors and temporary openings.

A closed metal gate with a visible gap beneath it

The gap under the gate

The gap under car park gates and side doors allows snakes to enter from the street.

A burrow opening in dry soil beside a garden

Rodent burrows

Rodent burrows are numerous beneath raised floors and in side spaces of the car park and shared passages.

A drip irrigation line leaking onto garden soil

A leaking irrigation line

Water leaking from drainage systems and pipes provides continuous moisture in car parks and internal voids.

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 Misfalah Sub-Municipality

Al Misfalah sub municipality runs downhill from the south of the Grand Mosque through Al Misfalah, Kudai and Al Rawabi to Al Taqwa, Al Hindawiyah, Al Khalidiyah and Al Rusayfah at the third ring road. The northern end is old apartment blocks and pilgrim hotels with restaurants along Ibrahim Al Khalil Street and the huge coach parks at Kudai. The south and west are dense popular districts with countless small shops and unplanned hillside housing, some of it already cleared for redevelopment, giving way to orderly land grant schemes in Al Rusayfah beside the railway station.

Questions about this district

Do snakes in Al Rawabi come from the mountain tunnels or from the street outside the building?

Both are possible. The tunnels provide a direct route from the hills, but snakes may also enter through drainage openings at street level. Entry from the tunnels may be more likely because underground routes are safer.

In the underground car park of the building, do snakes hide in cars or roam the floor?

Snakes roam the ground and hide in corners and voids beneath cars and drainage systems. A snake may hide beneath a vehicle at night and hunt for rats after dark. The car itself may not be the snake's preferred hiding place.

Do large ventilation openings in the foundations provide easy entry for snakes?

Yes, large vent openings provide direct and easy entry. Snakes may enter through them without effort, especially if the openings are not protected by mesh or grilles.

In a high-rise building, can a snake move from the first floor to the tenth floor?

Yes, if shared passages and stairs are not tightly sealed. The snake may move slowly over several days or weeks, or reach the top quickly if pathways are open.

Is treating rats in the underground car park enough to prevent snakes from climbing the building?

It will reduce the number of snakes, but rats may exist on upper floors or in other voids. Thorough treatment of every level is far more effective than treating the car park alone.

Do snakes hide in or use lift shafts to climb the building?

No, snakes do not use lifts. But they may hide in gaps within the lift shaft walls or side passages connected to it. Climbing is done through open passages and staircases.

How much does snake control in Al Rawabi 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 Rawabi.