Cockroach control in Al Slama, Jeddah: for companies (annual contract)

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

Cockroach control in Al Slama: the local context

The centre of Al Slama is at 21.5940, 39.1524, about 6 km from the centre of Jeddah, with an approximate radius of 2.5 km. The service-area circle on the map below is drawn from this point. Main roads in or near Al Slama: Madinah Road, King Fahd Road, Prince Sultan Road.

The centre of Al Slama sits about 7 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data). Al Slama is about 4.7 km from the sea coast (OpenStreetMap).

Cockroach control in Al Slama, Jeddah, starts with the location itself. The centre of Al Slama sits at 21.5940, 39.1524, about 6 km from the centre of Jeddah, with an approximate radius of 2.5 km, so most commercial sites here are within reach of a single technician's route and a site can be assessed in one visit. The district lies about 7 m above sea level, and it is about 4.7 km from the sea coast. Because the ground is low and the coast is close, moisture and drainage around kitchens, stores and waste areas are the first things we look at, since damp conditions near the building envelope are where cockroach activity tends to start.

Several points are left to the site visit, because they depend on the particular building rather than on the district. The technician will walk the premises to find harbourage, check grease traps, drains, floor voids and the spaces behind equipment, and identify whether the problem is cockroaches alone or whether rodents or bird activity are also present. Bird control is priced at SAR 30–85 per m, and rodent control at SAR 210–525 per visit, so the survey tells the client which services are needed. A pest-control visit costs SAR 160–420 per visit, and the exact scope and frequency are agreed only after the inspection. Where termites are suspected, treatment is priced at SAR 10–25 per m², but this is confirmed on site and not assumed in advance.

To help the technician arrive prepared, please note the following before the visit: the type of business and the areas that handle food or waste, any recent sightings and where they occurred, when the problem was first noticed, and any treatments already carried out. Tell us whether the premises operate at night, since access times affect the plan. Share any previous pest-control reports and the contact name for building access. Finally, indicate whether you would like a one-off treatment or an annual pest-control contract, which runs at SAR 525–1,575 per month, with follow-up visits at SAR 105–265 per visit. With this information, the technician can plan the visit efficiently and give you a clear scope.

For companies, an annual contract sets the scope, the visit schedule and the reports in writing.

When do you need cockroach control?

These are the signs most often linked to cockroach control:

• A distinctive smell in the cupboards
• Cockroaches in the kitchen at night
• Small droppings behind appliances

Causes we see in the field

• A common cause: gaps behind the cabinets.
• Damp and leaks under the sink — we check this before anything else.
• Open drain outlets.

Tools and methods, and when we use them

How the work is done, step by step

1. Inspection: Hiding places and entry points are found first.
2. Choosing the method: Gel baits where children or pets are present.
3. Preparing with you: What to clear from cupboards before the visit.
4. Application: Targeted placement, not general spraying.
5. Follow-up: A second visit checks the result.

Quick comparison: facts and costs in Al Slama

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Common mistakes we see

• General spraying in the kitchen instead of baits
• Leaving the water leak that attracts them

The written outputs

The written output: a visit report with the product name, active ingredient and treated spots. The report is numbered and can be checked with its verification code.