Cockroach control in Al Azyzya, Makkah: for companies (annual contract)

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

What is specific about Al Azyzya for cockroach control

The centre of Al Azyzya is at 21.4166, 39.8551, about 3.1 km from the centre of Makkah, with an approximate radius of 2 km. The approximate area shown on the map is centred here. Main roads in or near Al Azyzya: Prince Sultan Road, Ring Road 3rd, King Abdulaziz Road Tunnel.

The centre of Al Azyzya sits about 330 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

An owner of a company premises, such as an office block, warehouse or small food outlet, often notices cockroaches only after staff or customers have already spotted them. By then the problem is usually spread through kitchens, storage areas and service ducts. For a business, the concern goes beyond the insects themselves: it touches hygiene, staff morale and the reputation the company depends on.

Al Azyzya sits roughly 3.1 km from the centre of Makkah, across an area of about 2 km in radius, and its centre lies around 330 m above sea level. Commercial buildings in a district like this tend to share service lines, waste collection points and delivery routes, so an infestation in one unit can move quickly to neighbours. Owners here are best served by an annual programme rather than one-off treatments, because the pest pressure is continuous and each visit builds on the last. Budgeting for the year also helps, since an annual pest-control contract is priced at SAR 525–1,575 per month, which makes costs predictable for finance teams.

A practical approach starts with a full inspection of kitchens, storerooms, drains and waste areas to identify where cockroaches are harbouring. Next, the treatment team applies a pest-control visit at SAR 160–420 per visit, followed by targeted work where needed. Where rodent activity is also found, a rodent control visit at SAR 210–525 per visit should be added to the plan. Finally, schedule follow-up visits at SAR 105–265 per visit to confirm that activity has dropped and to stop populations rebuilding. Keep a simple log of each visit so the owner can show inspectors and staff that the premises are being maintained properly.

For companies, an annual contract sets the scope, the visit schedule and the reports in writing.

Signs that call for cockroach control

The following signs are worth checking before they grow:

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

The most common causes

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

Tools we use in Al Azyzya

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 Azyzya in facts and sources

Questions from Al Azyzya

Mistakes that cost more

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

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.