Termite 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 cemented directly to the hillside suffer constant dampness; termites from the water-logged soil around the peak settle new footings far more readily than in flatter neighbourhoods. The method is set out in full on our Termite control service.

The first reason

Footings pressed directly against the hillside

When apartment blocks are built on mountain slopes, footings bond to rock and soil saturated from the peak. This creates a direct connection between natural colonies living deep in the mountain soil and the interior of the building. Treatment must include deep excavations around footings where they meet the rock face to cut every possible route.

The second reason

Seasonal mountain run-off and persistent dampness

Rainfall and water flowing down Jabal Thawr drains toward the footings during the wet season, and soil around them stays damp long after the rains stop. This constant moisture feeds colonies continuously and makes the chemical barrier break down faster than in drier localities.

The third reason

Narrow streets, poor ventilation and moisture concentration

Hillside districts need narrow winding streets which reduce air circulation around footings. Moisture collects in the voids and around the base of buildings, making it easy for colonies to persist and spread rapidly.

Landmarks of Al Hijrah

Work in Al Hijrah is organised around Jabal Thawr and the Cave of Thawr which bound the district from above, with treatment starting near Al Noor Specialist Hospital and running the length of Dhat An Nitaqain Street where the apartment blocks line up.

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

Before treatment

The evidence that decides the treatment

The district sits on elevated ground at the mountain base, soil is continuously damp from mountain run off and seasonal drainage, and rocky slopes embrace the foundations on three sides.

Mud tubes

Mud tubes in Al Hijrah may be attached to the mountain rocks themselves, so inspection must include the rock face and natural crevices, not just built foundations. Tube entry points may lie directly under the surface or in natural fissures.

Discarded transparent wings on a window ledge

Shed wings

Shed wings appear abundantly in spring and summer from the active colonies in the mountain. Wings may show up in upper floor flats if the infestation runs the full height of the block.

A damaged timber frame showing internal galleries

Hollow timber

Hollow timber starts from the base of buildings and works upward. Load bearing columns and wooden floors in lower storeys are usually first to be eaten.

A dark damp patch below a pipe at a wall base

The water source

The moisture source is the peak itself, seasonal mountain runoff and permanently high groundwater. Footings adjacent to the mountain stay saturated even in dry seasons.

Cardboard boxes and timber stacked on a store floor

Cellulose on the floor

Cellulose on the floor includes wooden columns, timber floors and old wooden ceilings. These elements need strong chemical protection and regular monitoring.

A concrete joint and a pipe passing through a floor slab

Joints and pipe entries

Joints and pipe entries that pierce the footing from mountain side to building are major routes. Every joint and every service pipe hole must be sealed after chemical treatment with care.

How we work

1
Inspect and trace

We sound the timber and the skirting, take moisture readings, and follow the tubes to the point where they leave the soil. We also settle the species, because one that lives inside dry wood is not treated like one that lives in the ground.
2
Treat the soil around the building

A narrow trench at the footing and injection at regular spacing, so the treated band runs continuous with no gap to walk around.
3
Drill the joints, inject the timber

Small holes at spacing along the slab joints, the wall bases and the pipe entries, direct injection into the galleries inside the affected timber, then the holes are closed and made good.
4
Bait stations and monitoring

Stations in the soil carrying a slow-acting material the workers pass through the colony by mouth-to-mouth feeding, and we come back to read them, because an empty tube on a wall proves nothing on its own.

What termite control includes

A traced, recorded inspection

Sounding, moisture readings, tubes traced back to the soil, and the species settled before anything is applied.
A treated band at the perimeter

Trenching and injection at the footing, spaced so the band is continuous rather than a set of patches.
Joints and service penetrations

Slab joints, pipe entries and floor drains, which are the ways up through the concrete.
Bait stations in the soil

A slow material carried back through the colony by feeding exchange, rather than stopping the workers at the wall.
Aftercare instructions

What not to dig or water near the treated band, what to keep off the walls, and the ventilation time we set for your case.
Scheduled monitoring visits

Reading the stations, sounding the same timber again, and treating any new activity.

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

Does mountain moisture weaken the chemical treatment over time?

Yes, significantly. Continuous dampness dilutes the product and accelerates its breakdown. More frequent monitoring and additional treatments may be necessary here than in other districts.

Why is the Jabal Thawr neighbourhood more vulnerable to termites than other parts of Makkah?

Mountain soil is naturally damp and the colonies living there are active year round. Footings cemented to the peak sit in direct contact with these colonies, unlike buildings on flat ground.

Are deep excavations around the footing essential in Al Hijrah?

Yes, more so than anywhere else. Footings may not go deep enough, and additional digging where the base meets the bedrock is vital to eliminate every possible path.

Is treating the inside of the building alone sufficient in Al Hijrah?

No, because the colony lives in the mountain soil outside the building. External treatment and deep excavations around the footing are absolutely essential in this district.

How often does Al Hijrah need repeated treatment and monitoring?

High moisture and constant activity mean monitoring visits should be more frequent than elsewhere. Additional maintenance treatments may be necessary every year, even twice per year.

Does the annual pilgrimage season affect the treatment and monitoring schedule?

Yes. The district fills during Hajj and Umrah, so treatments must be completed just before the season starts. Regular monitoring during peak season is essential to detect any new activity.

How much does termite 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.