Cockroach control for residential buildings in Al Andls, Makkah

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

What is specific about Al Andls for cockroach control

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

The centre of Al Andls sits about 324 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

Is cockroach control in a residential building in Al Andls something a property owner can plan for in advance? Yes. Al Andls is centred at 21.4475, 39.8259, about 7.3 km from the centre of Makkah, and the area covers an approximate radius of 1.2 km. The centre sits about 324 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data), so the district is a manageable size for scheduled visits across a set of buildings. Pricing for a standard visit falls within the range of SAR 160–420 per visit, and a follow-up visit is SAR 105–265 per visit, which helps owners budget for a treatment that may need a second pass.

The inspection begins with a walk-through of the building, including common areas, kitchens, bathrooms, drains, and the spaces behind appliances and under sinks. The technician looks for signs of activity, notes where cockroaches are harbouring, and checks entry points around pipes, cable ducts and gaps in doors. Where rodents or birds are also present, the inspector records those too, since bird control is priced at SAR 30–85 per m and rodent control at SAR 210–525 per visit. Termite damage, if found, is assessed separately, with treatment at SAR 10–25 per m². The findings are then discussed with the owner or building manager before any product is applied, so the plan matches what was actually seen.

Before the visit, owners should clear kitchen counters, cupboards and areas beneath sinks, and remove food and waste from accessible spaces. Access to every flat or unit that shares a drain or wall with the affected area should be arranged in advance, because cockroaches move between neighbouring spaces. If the building is on an annual pest-control contract, which runs SAR 525–1,575 per month, the schedule can be set once and reviewed regularly. Keeping a note of recent sightings helps the technician focus the first visit and reduces the number of follow-ups needed.

For a whole building, a survey of the shared systems comes before unit-by-unit work.

When do you need cockroach control?

These are the signs most often linked to cockroach control:

• 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.
• A common cause: damp and leaks under the sink.

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 Andls

Short answers for Al Andls

What we advise against

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

The written outputs

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