A pest control technician checking the base of a concrete wall with a torch

Termite control in Al Safrah Makkah

Al Safrah sits at the eastern edge of the sub municipality, east of Al Husayniyah on largely open ground with scattered building on the south eastern fringe of Makkah. The Non Muslims bypass runs through it, and the Umm Al Qura University campus at Al Abidiyah and the Taif road towards Al Hada run nearby. Termite colonies live naturally in the open ground and old farms, and new construction may encounter dormant colonies buried in the soil.

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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 Safrah

Rural land here may contain large termite colonies beneath the surface that only appear when building or excavation begins. The method is set out in full on Termite control in detail.

The first reason

Old farms provide ideal colony environment

The old farms around Al Husayniyah supply timber and cellulose on the ground for years, and termites have colonised and settled here. Building on this land may strike colonies sitting just beneath the surface.

The second reason

New construction may trigger dormant colonies

Excavation and building on untouched land may encounter thousands of termites living below. Treating the ground before building is essential here.

The third reason

The Taif road and terrain mark moisture zones

Wadi Uranah and its tributaries carry moisture after rain, and some areas hold water longer than others. Ground survey identifies the safe areas from the risky ones.

The character of Al Safrah

Rural area: farms, open ground and scattered homes

Rural areas mean termites exist naturally in the soil, and building may strike them directly. Preventive treatment before construction is the only effective solution here.

Before treatment

The evidence that decides the treatment

Open ground, old farms and exposed soil create natural termite habitat more than developed areas, and moisture from seasonal wadi flow keeps colonies alive.

Mud tubes

Mud tubes here may be very deep and extend a metre or more below surface, visible only when digging.

Discarded transparent wings on a window ledge

Shed wings

Flying termites may emerge from open ground during the active season, especially after rain.

A damaged timber frame showing internal galleries

Hollow timber

Hollow timber in trees, plants and old farms supplies constant food for established colonies.

A dark damp patch below a pipe at a wall base

The water source

Water sources here are natural from the ground, the wadi and rain, and cannot be stopped but must be managed.

Cardboard boxes and timber stacked on a store floor

Cellulose on the floor

Cellulose on the floor is abundant here from trees, plants and old debris.

A concrete joint and a pipe passing through a floor slab

Joints and pipe entries

Joints and root entries and natural gaps in the soil provide complete passage networks for termites.

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

Does rural soil contain large termite colonies beneath the surface?

Yes, farms and open ground provide natural shelter. Colonies can be huge and extend a metre or more below ground.

Is treating the ground before full construction better than after?

Before is far better, because the ground is open and treatment is easy and complete. After construction it may be impossible.

Does the Taif road and Wadi Uranah carry termites from place to place?

The road itself does not carry termites, but the wadi may carry moisture and water flow that makes nearby building exposed to risk.

Does distance from the Umm Al Qura campus affect the termite risk in Al Safrah?

Distance itself does not, but the ground around the campus may be open and hold similar colonies.

Is red soil in this area better or worse for termites than sandy soil?

Red soil may hold more moisture than sandy. Inspection of the actual ground beneath each plot determines the real situation.

Can we build in Al Safrah without concern for termites if the land is new?

No, new land may be the source of termites itself. Preventive treatment before building is essential.

How much does termite control in Al Safrah 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 Safrah.