Termite control for duplexes in Al Mrwa, Jeddah

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

What is specific about Al Mrwa for termite control

The centre of Al Mrwa is at 21.6171, 39.2025, about 8.8 km from the centre of Jeddah, with an approximate radius of 2.8 km. The approximate area shown on the map is centred here. Main roads in or near Al Mrwa: Haramain Road, Prince Ahmad bin Abdulaziz Road, Hadaa Al Sham Road.

Al Mrwa is about 9.9 km from the sea coast (OpenStreetMap). The centre of Al Mrwa sits about 27 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

Consider a typical owner of a duplex in Al Mrwa, Jeddah, who lives in one unit and rents out the other. Like many homeowners in the area, they notice small signs first: thin mud tubes on a wall, timber that sounds hollow, or a window frame that feels soft to the touch. By the time these signs are obvious, termites may have spent months working inside the structure, out of sight. For a shared building, the problem rarely stays within one unit, so the owner must think about both halves of the property and the agreement between the two households.

The location gives useful context. The centre of Al Mrwa sits at 21.6171, 39.2025, about 8.8 km from the centre of Jeddah, within an approximate radius of 2.8 km. The centre of the district sits about 27 m above sea level, and it is about 9.9 km from the sea coast. These facts do not decide whether termites are present, but they mean the owner should plan a full inspection rather than a quick look at one wall. Pricing for termite treatment is commonly quoted at SAR 10–25 per m², so the size of the floor and wall area, measured across both units, will shape the budget more than anything else.

A sensible sequence starts with a full inspection of both units, including the roof space, under stairs, around plumbing, and at the junction between the duplex and any shared wall. Next, record what is found with photos and a simple sketch, and agree on the scope with the other household, since treatment in one unit alone may not be enough. Then arrange a pest-control visit, which is typically SAR 160–420 per visit, and ask for the treatment method and the areas it covers in writing. Finally, book a follow-up visit, usually SAR 105–265 per visit, to check that activity has stopped, and decide whether a monthly or annual contract, priced at SAR 525–1,575 per month, suits the building over the longer term.

In a duplex, the two floors often share lines, so tests are done floor by floor.

Signs that call for termite control

These are the signs most often linked to termite control:

• Fallen wings near windows
• Wood that sounds hollow when tapped
• Mud tubes on the walls

Where the problem usually comes from

• A continuous water leak — we check this before anything else.
• Constant damp near the foundation — we check this before anything else.
• Wood in contact with soil — we check this before anything else.

How we choose the tool in Al Mrwa

How the work is done, step by step

1. Mapping the tubes: Activity is traced back to the entry point.
2. Choosing the plan: Soil treatment, injection or bait stations.
3. Execution: Applied according to the plan.
4. Follow-up: Stations and treated areas are rechecked.

Al Mrwa in facts and sources

Common questions about termite control in Al Mrwa

Common mistakes we see

• Treating the visible wood and leaving the damp source

The written outputs

The written output: the treatment plan and the injection or station positions. The report is numbered and can be checked with its verification code.