Cockroach control for apartments in Al Andls, Makkah

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

Before we start: what we know about Al Andls

The centre of Al Andls is at 21.4475, 39.8259, about 7.3 km from the centre of Makkah, with an approximate radius of 1.2 km. The approximate area shown on the map is centred here. The centre of Al Andls sits about 324 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

Main roads in or near Al Andls: Third Ring Road, Al Hajoon Street, Al Abtah.

Cockroaches are the most common pest problem in apartments, and they spread quickly between units through shared drains, pipe shafts and kitchen voids. In Al Andls, a single treated flat often fails to clear because roaches move freely between neighbouring homes, so the work has to cover the building, not just one door. A typical visit is priced at SAR 160–420 per visit, and a follow-up visit at SAR 105–265 per visit is normally needed to catch the second generation that hatches after the first treatment.

Al Andls sits at about 21.4475, 39.8259, roughly 7.3 km from the centre of Makkah, with an approximate radius of 1.2 km. The area's elevation of about 324 m above sea level means warm, humid nights in some months, which keeps cockroach activity high in kitchens and bathrooms. Because the neighbourhood is compact and residential, technicians should plan treatment around the whole block and agree access to shared drains and risers before the first visit. Where pigeons or other birds nest on balconies or rooftops, bird control at SAR 30–85 per m may also be needed, since bird droppings and nesting material can draw in other pests.

Before booking, ask the provider whether the price covers the whole building or only your flat, and whether a follow-up visit is included. Confirm which products will be used in kitchens and where children or pets live, and ask how long the home must be kept clear after treatment. If you have rodents as well, ask whether rodent control at SAR 210–525 per visit is quoted separately. For ongoing protection, compare a one-off visit with an annual pest-control contract at SAR 525–1,575 per month, and check what that contract covers before you sign.

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

Signs worth paying attention to

The following signs are worth checking before they grow:

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

Causes we see in the field

• Gaps behind the cabinets.
• Damp and leaks under the sink — we check this before anything else.
• Open drain outlets.

Tools we use in Al Andls

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.

Al Andls in facts and sources

Questions from Al Andls

Mistakes that cost more

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

What you receive

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