Cockroach control for apartments in Al Akyshya, Makkah

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

Before we start: what we know about Al Akyshya

The centre of Al Akyshya is at 21.3564, 39.8004, about 7 km from the centre of Makkah, with an approximate radius of 1.2 km. The service-area circle on the map below is drawn from this point. Main roads in or near Al Akyshya: Fourth Ring Road, Ibrahim Al Khalil Street, Al Laith Road.

The centre of Al Akyshya sits about 225 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

Al Akyshya lies at 21.3564, 39.8004, about 7 km from the centre of Makkah, with an approximate radius of 1.2 km. That places most apartment blocks in a compact, built-up area that is still a practical drive from the city centre. For a technician, this means travel time is a real part of planning, so a visit is best scheduled as a full inspection of several units or a building's common areas rather than a single flat. Owners can expect the team to arrive with a plan for the whole block, which keeps the cost per unit sensible.

The centre of Al Akyshya sits about 225 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data). This elevation affects how we read a building's surroundings: drainage, damp corners and the way warm air moves through stairwells all shape where cockroaches hide. Treatment therefore focuses on the places that stay humid and sheltered, such as under sinks, behind kitchen units, around drain outlets and in the gaps near water heaters. Because these spots are often shared between flats, we check plumbing shafts and bin areas as well, and we agree access with the building manager before work starts.

Owners in the area commonly make a few avoidable mistakes. Many spray a single flat and leave neighbouring units untreated, so the insects simply move back within days. Others clean up food and then wait for the problem to disappear without any follow-up visit, which allows a second wave to establish. Some seal gaps with household products that trap insects instead of reaching the nest, and others ignore the signs of rodents or termites that often appear alongside cockroaches. Booking the visit for the whole building, keeping the treated areas dry and clear, and scheduling the follow-up visit all make the result last.

In apartment buildings, the floor below is often where a leak shows first.

Signs worth paying attention to

If you notice one of these signs in Al Akyshya, it is a good moment to talk to the team:

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

Causes we see in the field

• Gaps behind the cabinets.
• Open drain outlets.
• Damp and leaks under the sink.

How we choose the tool in Al Akyshya

From the first visit to the report

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.

Facts and costs — Al Akyshya

Common questions about cockroach control in Al Akyshya

What we advise against

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

What you get after the work

You receive: a visit report with the product name, active ingredient and treated spots, in a technical report with a verification code.