Cockroach control for restaurants in Al Awaly, Makkah

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

Before we start: what we know about Al Awaly

The centre of Al Awaly is at 21.3398, 39.9045, about 7.3 km from the centre of Makkah, with an approximate radius of 5.6 km. The service-area circle on the map below is drawn from this point. Main roads in or near Al Awaly: Prince Sultan Road, Ibrahim Al Jafali Street.

The nearest wadi channel is about 2.4 km from the centre of Al Awaly (OpenStreetMap). The centre of Al Awaly sits about 311 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

The centre of Al Awaly sits at 21.3398, 39.9045, about 7.3 km from the centre of Makkah, with an approximate radius of 5.6 km. For a restaurant owner, this means the district is a compact, built-up area rather than a remote one, so a technician can usually reach a kitchen across the district within a short trip and plan regular visits without long travel gaps between appointments. The service schedule can therefore be set around your opening hours instead of around distance.

The centre of Al Awaly sits about 311 m above sea level, according to SRTM open elevation data, and the nearest wadi channel is about 2.4 km from the centre. Both facts shape the pest pressure a kitchen faces. A site close to a wadi channel can see more insects and rodents moving in after rain or along drainage routes, and this is why inspection should cover bins, drains, grease traps and the back-door area, not only the dining room. The elevation affects local conditions in a similar way, so the treatment plan should be reviewed when seasons change rather than kept the same all year.

Owners in the area often make the same few errors, and avoiding them keeps a programme effective. Many wait until sightings are frequent before calling a technician, when the population is already established. Others treat only the kitchen and ignore storage rooms, ducts and waste areas where pests hide. Some also skip the follow-up visit, assuming one treatment is enough, or rely on sprays without sealing cracks and entry points. Keeping records of every visit, and asking the technician to explain the treatment used each time, helps the restaurant show inspectors that its pest control is planned and documented.

For restaurants, visits are planned outside service hours and recorded for the premises file.

Signs that call for cockroach control

If you notice one of these signs in Al Awaly, 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

Where the problem usually comes from

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

How we choose the tool in Al Awaly

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.

Al Awaly in facts and sources

Common questions about cockroach control in Al Awaly

What we advise against

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

What you receive

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.