Termite control in Al Sarawat, Jeddah

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 Sarawat

Wooden warehouses here show advanced termite damage long before staff notice, because floors sit slightly raised and inspection is rare and sporadic. The method is set out in full on the full Termite control page.

The first reason

Raised floors and the air voids beneath them

Large warehouses are built on timber floors raised slightly above the ground with air cavities beneath. Termites burrow from the footing into these cavities and the raised timber has no direct ground protection. Inspection of these underfloor spaces requires light and awkward access. The timber beams supporting the entire structure may be eaten hollow from the inside whilst appearing sound from above.

The second reason

Moisture from industrial drainage and constant leaks

Industrial water and drainage lines in Al Sarawat are old and many leak continuously. The wide open ground between warehouses collects rainwater and industrial wash-off. Termites are attracted to high moisture year-round and do not wait for the rainy season. Underground termite activity here is constant, not seasonal, because wet conditions never end.

The third reason

Empty land and stockpiles of discarded timber

Plots between warehouses may hold piles of old wood or stacked offcuts, and termites arrive from the soil to eat this timber first, then move into nearby warehouses. Removing outside timber sources is vital here. Colonies often grow in the empty space before they ever touch a building, and by then they are large.

Al Sarawat on the map

Al Sarawat sits about 4.5 km from Al Saruriyah and about 6 km from Al Taawun.

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Before treatment

The evidence that decides the treatment

The industrial area holds large warehouses on wide compounds, and leaks from industrial drainage lines and water systems keep the ground wet throughout the year.

Mud tubes

Mud tubes in Al Sarawat extend beneath the raised warehouse floors and reach the air voids underneath. We often find tubes beneath several adjoining warehouses in a single complex.

Discarded transparent wings on a window ledge

Shed wings

Shed wings may not be visible inside large warehouses because the underfloor spaces are dark and cramped, and detection requires regular inspection rather than casual observation.

A damaged timber frame showing internal galleries

Hollow timber

Hollow timber in raised floors may not be discovered until a section of flooring collapses or sags. The load bearing timbers beneath the floor may be completely eaten through from inside while appearing sound from above.

A dark damp patch below a pipe at a wall base

The water source

Moisture from industrial drainage and constant leaks in Al Sarawat is permanent year-round, not seasonal. Termites do not wait for rain; they are active constantly because wet conditions never end.

Cardboard boxes and timber stacked on a store floor

Cellulose on the floor

Cellulose on the ground around the warehouses may be piles of discarded timber, stacked offcuts, or old warehouse floors. Termites eat this timber first before moving into the new buildings beside it.

A concrete joint and a pipe passing through a floor slab

Joints and pipe entries

Joints and pipe entries in large warehouses are numerous and the footings may be old and poorly sealed. Each gap may be a termite entry point from the wet soil into the warehouse interior.

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.

The character of Al Sarawat

Industrial area: workshops, warehouses and loading yards

Industrial warehouses hold timber of high value in a permanently wet setting. Termites come from wet soil and industrial water leaks and spilled oils, so effective treatment means understanding every water line and drainage route, not just the visible footing.

Questions about this district

Is treating one warehouse enough or must the vacant land around it be treated as well?

One warehouse alone is not enough if the surrounding land is wet and may hold old timber. The footing, floor and the ground around the warehouse must all be treated together, because termites may arrive from the open ground beside it and they move easily through the soil.

Do industrial oils and chemical spills stop termites or attract them?

Oils and chemicals do not stop termites but may increase soil moisture and damage drainage lines. Termites do not eat oil but will nest beside it if the soil is wet, so a warehouse next to an oil spill may be at higher risk, not lower.

Is a quick annual inspection of the warehouse enough in Al Sarawat?

No. High moisture and wide open ground mean termites can reach a warehouse quickly. Inspection every six months is better, especially of the footing and the air voids beneath the raised floor.

Why is treating the soil around the warehouse more important than treating the timber itself?

Because termites come from the wet soil first. If you treat the soil and cut the path from ground to timber, the warehouse stays protected even if the internal timber is not treated. But treating only the timber indoors, without the soil, does not stop termites arriving from below.

Do seasonal floods and heavy rains increase termite risk in Al Sarawat?

Yes. Rain increases underground moisture and termites spread far faster. After heavy rains, warehouses must be inspected urgently, because the soil is saturated with water and termites are at their most active.

Does a warehouse beside a main drainage line increase the risk?

Yes. Old main drainage lines leak constantly and the moisture around a nearby warehouse is very high. If a warehouse sits beside a main drain, the ground around it must be treated every six months at minimum.

How much does termite control in Al Sarawat 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 Sarawat.