Termite control in Khadra, 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 Khadra

Mud tubes appear frequently in new buildings whose foundations are not yet settled, and moisture from the construction work makes colonies more active. The method is set out in full on the full Termite control page.

The first reason

Exposed foundations and waterlogged soil

Ongoing construction leaves foundations uncovered for weeks, and contractors move damp soil around the site. Termites settle quickly in these conditions, and mud tubes get tangled with temporary building networks, so we need a complete map before any treatment.

The second reason

Gaps between new buildings

Vacant plots between apartment blocks give established colonies safe routes from one house to the next. Termites scatter parts of the colony into empty ground, so bait stations must cover a wider area than in completed districts.

The third reason

Temporary drainage and open channels

Building work leaves open drainage channels running throughout the project, where water pools. This constant moisture raises termite activity, and treatment must focus on water entry points that shift as the build phases move forward.

Khadra on the map

Khadra sits about 2 km from Muad and about 3 km from Badr.

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Before treatment

The evidence that decides the treatment

A new district under continuous construction near the Haram boundary, where soil around new buildings is damp from contractor work and temporary drainage systems.

Mud tubes

Mud tubes start at temporary entry points around excavations and equipment, and early treatment stops them spreading to the foundations.

Discarded transparent wings on a window ledge

Shed wings

Shed termite wings may not be seen on a construction site because soil covers them, but they are a strong sign the colony is preparing to spread.

A damaged timber frame showing internal galleries

Hollow timber

Hollow timber starts in the temporary frames and scaffolding before it appears in the finished building.

A dark damp patch below a pipe at a wall base

The water source

The moisture source in Khadra is multiple: building networks, mixers, temporary drainage and groundwater in low lying areas.

Cardboard boxes and timber stacked on a store floor

Cellulose on the floor

Cellulose on the floor includes timber props, scaffolding and temporary shoring, and termites colonise it before it is taken away.

A concrete joint and a pipe passing through a floor slab

Joints and pipe entries

Joints and pipe entries at the early stage are fully open, so we focus treatment on surrounding them with toxic barrier.

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 Khadra

New development: ongoing construction and vacant plots between the homes

New development means high groundwater and disturbed soil, so termites exploit the excess moisture and numerous gaps. Treatment focuses on blocking access before colonies settle into the foundations.

Questions about this district

Can we treat termites before the building work finishes?

Yes, it is best to treat the site before termites settle into the foundations. We focus on soil around the excavations and water entry points, but the work needs monthly checks because construction opens new routes.

The vacant plots near us have termites: will they move into our new house?

High probability. Termites search for wood sources, and the temporary wooden frames and temporary structures attract them. We place bait stations round the site before construction is complete.

Does the moisture from building work make termite colonies more active?

Yes, excess moisture from mixers and temporary networks speeds colony activity. Good treatment includes fixing the temporary drainage and drying the soil around foundations.

When should I start protecting my new house from termites?

Right after the foundations are poured and before the timber frames go up. In Khadra you should start early because the surrounding plots are active, and early treatment gives long term protection.

Workers leave food scraps on site: do these attract termites?

Yes, and they attract other insects first which then become food for termites. We monitor site cleanliness as part of protection and place bait stations away from food areas to avoid interference.

Is early treatment enough or do I need a new survey after building finishes?

Early treatment stops immediate infestation, but once building is complete we do a full reassessment, because settled foundations and final drainage networks may need additional treatment.

How much does termite control in Khadra 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 Khadra.