Snake 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

New villas surrounded by vacant land and active building excavations see repeated snake intrusions as construction disturbs animals already sheltering underground. The method is set out in full on our Snake control service.

The first reason

Digging and building work flushes snakes from their underground homes

Excavation for new foundations and disturbance of old subsurface soil drives snakes from their cavities seeking new shelter. Modern villas built directly beside the active sites provide nearby refuge, and unsealed foundation gaps offer immediate entry points.

The second reason

Untreated vacant land harbours steady prey and shelter

Unbuilt plots remain untended, retaining dampness and offering safe homes for rodents, insects and snakes alike. The villas standing only metres away feel constant pressure as snakes hunt for better food and moisture. Each untreated plot becomes a supply base for the homes around it.

The third reason

New villa foundations have gaps and poorly sealed joints

Rapid construction in new schemes can leave foundation gaps incompletely sealed. Snakes exploit every opening, especially during building seasons when construction traffic creates disturbance and the ground is loosened and soft.

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 the site tells us before we start

A newly developing district holds completed villas beside vacant building plots, crossed by the Fifth Ring Road, with Wadi Uranah running through its margins.

A shed skin

Shed snake skins are found in excavations and loose soil on vacant plots and around the new villa foundations where they rest.

A winding trail across fine sand beside a wall

The track in the sand

Tracks in fine sand show clearly on undisturbed vacant land, especially after rain when moisture makes tracks visible and damp.

Concrete blocks stacked against an exterior wall

Block and rubble piles

Rubble heaps and broken blocks from old subsurface debris and active excavations create deep snake refuges.

A closed metal gate with a visible gap beneath it

The gap under the gate

Gaps beneath villa gates allow unrestricted snake movement between vacant land and occupied homes.

A burrow opening in dry soil beside a garden

Rodent burrows

Rodent burrows in damp vacant soil attract snakes because rats live there reliably through the year.

A drip irrigation line leaking onto garden soil

A leaking irrigation line

Water line leaks from new villas and temporary irrigation on vacant plots keep surrounding soil damp and attractive to prey.

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 Shaab Ali Al Jadid

New development: ongoing construction and vacant plots between the homes

A newly developing area means new villas surrounded by vacant land, and active construction disturbs snakes from underground burrows, driving them toward the inhabited homes with unsealed foundation gaps. The still-untreated surrounding plots provide constant prey and shelter, sustaining repeated snake intrusions.

Questions about this district

The plot across from us is vacant and construction has just started. Does this bring snakes?

Yes, digging disturbs snakes already sheltering underground and drives them to search for new refuge. Your new villa next to the excavation offers nearby shelter they can reach easily.

Our villa is new with fresh foundations. Should snakes not be able to enter?

New foundations may still have gaps and poorly sealed joints, especially in rapid-build schemes where speed takes priority. Snakes find every opening.

Does the Fifth Ring Road separate us from snake habitat?

No, the road is only raised at surface level. Snakes move underground where the road's foundations have gaps, and they cross beneath at its margins.

Wadi Uranah is close to our villa. Is it the source of the snakes?

Yes, the wadi carries water and silt, providing damp and stable habitat. Villas near the wadi experience more snake visits, especially in the weeks after heavy rain.

Are there other wild animals in the vacant plots besides snakes?

Yes, untreated land shelters rodents, scorpions and invertebrates, all of which attract snakes. Treating the surrounding area removes the prey and reduces snake visits.

If we seal our villa completely, will snakes from vacant land stop coming?

Sealing one villa is not sufficient; snakes will test every opening. Every foundation gap must be sealed with care, and the surrounding land must be cleared and monitored regularly.

How much does snake 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.