Termite control in Al Naseem, 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 Naseem

Commercial shops adjacent to flats in Al Naseem leave food waste and moisture under shared foundations, raising the likelihood of termites entering from the common base beneath both the shop and the home above it. The method is set out in full on our Termite control service.

The first reason

Shared foundations between shop and residential units

Ground floor shops use the same foundations, drains and floor structures as the flats above them. Termites reaching the shop from below can travel up the same pathway into the unit overhead. Treatment must cover shared foundations and the joints where shop and building meet, and every point where pipes pass between floors.

The second reason

Moisture and waste from commercial kitchens

Small restaurants and cafes at ground level in Al Naseem leave elevated moisture under the slab and food debris in corners and crevices, creating ideal conditions for termites. The old drains beneath these commercial premises carry constant moisture that reaches the foundations. This steady water supply keeps the mud tubes open and habitable for active colonies.

The third reason

Continuous foot and vehicle traffic through the district

King Faisal Road and Fatimah Al Zahra Street see heavy traffic from vehicles, pedestrians and delivery vehicles entering and leaving shops. This vibration and ground stress opens fresh cracks in slabs and foundations. The pressure from above can widen existing termite routes beneath the pavement and encourage deeper penetration into building footings.

Al Naseem on the map

Al Naseem sits about 2.5 km from Al Sanabel and about 3 km from Al Jamiah.

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Before treatment

The evidence that decides the treatment

Al Naseem sits on the Fourth Ring Road and Fatimah Al Zahra Street, receiving constant traffic from visitors, workers and residents. The ground floor shops leave food scraps in corners and cracks, and the old drainage beneath the buildings holds moisture year round.

Mud tubes

Mud tubes begin beneath the shared foundations of shop and flat, rising through joints and pipes that pass between the floors, following the water source upward.

Discarded transparent wings on a window ledge

Shed wings

Shed wings appear on wooden floors in both shop and flat when the mud tubes fill with winged termites, signalling the presence of a mature colony at foundation level.

A damaged timber frame showing internal galleries

Hollow timber

Hollow timber begins in the old wooden floors beneath the commercial premise, then spreads upward into the flat's floors through shared joints and structural gaps.

A dark damp patch below a pipe at a wall base

The water source

Moisture from the old drain beneath the shop flows constantly, opening the path for termites and supplying the water they need within the mud tubes themselves.

Cardboard boxes and timber stacked on a store floor

Cellulose on the floor

Cellulose from wooden floors and timber beams stored beneath the shop provides continuous food for the colony, drawing them deeper into the foundations over time.

A concrete joint and a pipe passing through a floor slab

Joints and pipe entries

Joints between shop and flat and every point where pipes cross between levels must be treated in depth because these are the colony's main highways into occupied space.

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 Aziziyah (Makkah) Sub-Municipality

Al Aziziyah sub municipality runs from the Bin Dawood markets to the Al Hada road and carries pilgrim traffic to Mina. Hotel towers and furnished apartment blocks fill and empty with the Hajj and Ramadan seasons, and the kitchens, restaurants and markets along Al Masjid Al Haram Road and King Abdulaziz Road leave food waste at every peak. Southwards the fabric loosens into villas and planned streets in An Naseem and Al Awali, then Al Abidiyah's campus and the old farms of Al Husayniyah, where Wadi Uranah holds water after rain and farm enclosures shelter rodents and reptiles.

Questions about this district

My shop is below and my flat directly above: does treating the shop protect my flat?

No. Shop and flat share the same foundations, drains and floor joints. Both must be treated together, focusing on the joints between them and every point where pipes pass from shop level to the flat above. A colony in one can spread to the other within weeks.

Neighbours in adjacent flats refuse treatment: does treating only mine protect me?

Adjacent flats share main pipes and foundations, but treating your flat will protect the joints on your side. Treat the entry points around pipes and the external joints between you and the neighbour with reinforced coverage to block movement from their space.

Is moisture alone the cause of termites or do they come from the soil first?

Termites originate in the soil beneath the foundations. Moisture from your shop below opens the path and keeps them active. Shops in Al Naseem raise moisture under the slab, so the colony finds the route open and the water it needs to travel through the mud tubes.

The drain below us is very old and I hear water running in the wall: is this the termite problem?

Old drains leak constantly, leaving moisture in the soil and foundations. This draws termites from deep soil and gives them the open pathway they need. Water running in the wall means the drain is continuously wet, which keeps the foundation moist and welcoming to active colonies.

How often should the flat and shop be inspected together after the first treatment?

First inspection four weeks after treatment, then monthly for the first six months. Commercial premises need weekly monitoring by the owner for new mud tubes, and we are alerted immediately if fresh signs appear. Shared foundations show activity in both spaces simultaneously.

My flat is on the third floor of an old building: do termites climb to upper storeys?

Yes. Termites climb through pipes and floor joints, especially in older buildings. Damp wooden floors and wet pipes from the shop below provide their route. A colony starting beneath a ground floor shop can reach the third floor within months through continuous pipework and structural cracks.

How much does termite control in Al Naseem 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 Naseem.