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

Termite control in Hunayn Makkah

Hunayn is the north eastern tip of Al Sharai where Wadi Hunayn meets the Taif road, known today as Al Sharai Al Ulya. The village of Sharai Al Nakhl sits here with running springs still watering ancient date palm orchards. The historic Hunayn aqueduct arch stands by the wadi bridge. Moisture here is permanent from the springs and wadi year round, and termites in this very wet environment are exceptionally active and established.

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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 Hunayn

Springs and running water irrigating the palms supply extremely constant soil moisture, and termites in this wet habitat are stronger and more active than elsewhere. The method is set out in full on how we approach Termite control.

The first reason

Springs and running water supply permanent ground moisture

Springs in Hunayn provide water flowing year round to irrigate the old palms. This water never dries out and keeps the soil saturated constantly, creating ideal conditions for very large termite colonies to flourish.

The second reason

Wadi Hunayn carries water and deep ground moisture

The wadi itself holds a steady flow that feeds the springs. Moisture from the wadi reaches far underground and keeps soil in a state of saturation that appears never to dry.

The third reason

Wooden elements in orchards rest directly in termite habitat

Palm trunks, fences and wooden structures in the orchards touch very damp soil directly. Termites find immediate food and spread rapidly in these conditions.

The character of Hunayn

Rural area: farms, open ground and scattered homes

In Hunayn, permanent moisture from springs and running water creates an exceptional habitat for termites. Colonies here are usually very old and very strong and may be present for years before anyone notices.

Before treatment

The evidence that decides the treatment

North eastern fringe with Wadi Hunayn, running springs and ancient date palm orchards, the village of Sharai Al Nakhl and Jabal Masud to the north.

Mud tubes

Mud tubes form rapidly in soil saturated by springs and wadi water.

Discarded transparent wings on a window ledge

Shed wings

Shed wings will appear frequently throughout the area because colonies here are very strong and active all year.

A damaged timber frame showing internal galleries

Hollow timber

Hollow timber will develop quickly in orchards and buildings because termite activity is very intense here.

A dark damp patch below a pipe at a wall base

The water source

Water source is permanent and continuous: springs, running water and wadi, with no true dry season.

Cardboard boxes and timber stacked on a store floor

Cellulose on the floor

Cellulose on the floor includes tree roots, beams, fences and all wooden elements in the orchards.

A concrete joint and a pipe passing through a floor slab

Joints and pipe entries

Joints and pipe entries in any building will experience constant moisture pressure from springs and saturated soil.

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 Sharai Sub-Municipality

Al Sharai is the eastern growth front of Makkah along King Faisal Road and the Taif road. Settled quarters sit beside recently renamed schemes where plots are still vacant and buildings are going up, so construction sites, fill and open excavations lie next to occupied homes. Wadi channels such as Wadi Mudarraja, Wadi Al Sharai and Wadi Al Mughammas carry flash floods after rain and dry out to damp silt, while dust blows off the open hills. Roadside shops, restaurants and warehouses line the Taif road, and to the east the area shades into villages, palm farms and springs.

Questions about this district

Are termite colonies in Hunayn larger and stronger than in other areas?

Yes. The constant wet environment provides ideal conditions for colony growth and longevity. Colonies here are usually very large and very old.

Will treating one house stop termites if the surrounding orchards are infested?

Treating the house protects it temporarily, but the orchards around it will remain a termite source from which they may return through the soil.

Should the entire orchard be treated or is treating the house alone sufficient?

Complete treatment of the house and the orchard and its boundaries offers much stronger protection. A house in the middle of an orchard needs protection from all sides.

Do springs and running water around the house add to moisture problems here?

Very much. Springs supply permanent moisture and moderate soil temperatures year round, the ideal conditions for termite breeding.

Could the historic buildings and the aqueduct arch also be infested with termites?

Old buildings in this area may be infested because permanent moisture here creates an exceptionally fertile environment for termites.

Is a new home in Hunayn at higher termite risk than other rural areas?

Yes, much higher. Permanent moisture from springs and the wadi creates an exceptional environment where termites thrive continuously.

How much does termite control in Hunayn 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 Hunayn.