Ant control for residential buildings in Aljumum

Prepared by the technical team · editorial review · last updated 13 November 2026 · Sources

Why ant control differs in Aljumum

The centre of Aljumum sits about 200 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data). Team note on Aljumum: Kashf teams serve this city and its nearby districts with the same documented inspection standard: device-based leak detection without demolition, a written report, and a clear scope before any work begins..

Aljumum is a residential district in Makkah region where the centre sits about 200 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data), so before any treatment begins our technicians first look at how the building meets the ground, the entry points at ground-floor level, and any drainage or landscaped areas that hold moisture. Ants are usually drawn to water, food residue and warm voids, so the first checks focus on kitchens, bathrooms, and the gaps around pipes and cables where colonies commonly enter.

Several things can only be judged on the day of the site visit. The technician needs to see the nest location, which may be under tiles, inside wall cavities or in garden beds, and to confirm the ant species, since treatment approach varies. Access to ceilings, risers and shared service ducts is also assessed on the spot, as is whether neighbouring units or the building's common areas are contributing to the problem. Pricing is confirmed after this inspection, with a visit fee of SAR 150–400 per visit for the pest-control visit itself and follow-up visits quoted separately at SAR 100–250 per visit.

To help the technician arrive prepared, residents should note where ants are seen, at what times of day, and whether they are moving along a particular wall, cable or pipe. Please clear food from kitchen counters, keep bin lids closed, and make sure the technician can reach under sinks and behind appliances. If the building also has pigeons, rodents or termite signs, mention these in advance, since rodent control is SAR 200–500 per visit, termite treatment is SAR 10–25 per m², and bird control is SAR 30–80 per m. An annual pest-control contract is available at SAR 500–1,500 per month for buildings that want ongoing cover.

For a residential building, shared risers, tanks and pumps are checked as one system.

When do you need ant control?

These are the signs most often linked to ant control:

• Lines of ants heading to food
• Ants near tiles and cracks

The most common causes

• Damp — we check this before anything else.
• A common cause: cracks in the tiles.
• Sugary residue — we check this before anything else.

How we choose the tool in Aljumum

The steps in order

1. Following the trail: The trail is followed back towards the nest.
2. Baits: Workers carry the bait back to the colony.
3. Spot treatment: Cracks and entry points only.

Facts and costs — Aljumum

Short answers for Aljumum

Common mistakes we see

• Spraying the visible trail and leaving the nest

What you get after the work

You receive: the nest locations and the treatment, in a technical report with a verification code.