Cockroach control in Al Asyla, Makkah: emergency

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

Cockroach control in Al Asyla: the local context

The centre of Al Asyla is at 21.5014, 39.8805, about 12.7 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 Asyla: Fourth Ring Road.

The centre of Al Asyla sits about 379 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

An owner of a family flat or a small shop in a dense residential district often wakes to find cockroaches in the kitchen, behind the fridge, or around the drains, and wants them gone before the next meal or the next customer. Emergency calls usually come from people who have already tried sprays from the supermarket and found the problem returning within days. The aim of an emergency visit is to stop the spread quickly and identify where the insects are living, not just where they are seen.

Al Asyla sits at about 21.5014, 39.8805, roughly 12.7 km from the centre of Makkah, with an approximate radius of 1.2 km. It lies about 379 m above sea level. For a property owner this means the district is a compact, built-up area a short drive from the city centre, so a visit can usually be arranged without long waiting times on the road. The elevation has no direct effect on cockroach activity, but warm, humid conditions around drains, shared walls and food storage areas are what allow these pests to multiply, so those spots deserve the first look.

Start by keeping food sealed and clearing dishes from the sink and counters overnight. Next, note where you have seen droppings or insects, especially near drains, under sinks, and behind appliances, and avoid spraying loose insecticide yourself in those cracks. Then book a pest-control visit, which in this area is typically priced at SAR 160–420 per visit, and ask the technician to inspect the drains and utility gaps. If rodents are also present, a rodent control visit at SAR 210–525 per visit may be needed at the same time. Finally, schedule a follow-up visit at SAR 105–265 per visit to confirm the infestation has cleared, and consider an annual pest-control contract at SAR 525–1,575 per month if the building is prone to repeat problems.

If water is flowing, close the main valve first, then call or message with photos.

Signs that call for cockroach control

These are the signs most often linked to cockroach control:

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

Where the problem usually comes from

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

Tools we use in Al Asyla

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.

Facts and costs — Al Asyla

Questions from Al Asyla

Mistakes that cost more

• 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.