Cockroach control for duplexes in Al Azyzya, Makkah

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

Before we start: what we know about Al Azyzya

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 service-area circle on the map below is drawn from this point. 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 duplex in Al Azyzya often lives on one floor and lets the other, or runs two households under one roof. A cockroach problem in a property like this rarely stays in one unit. Shared drains, kitchen cavities and service ducts can carry insects from one flat to the next, so the owner usually ends up managing the issue for both tenants at once.

Al Azyzya sits at 21.4166, 39.8551, about 3.1 km from the centre of Makkah, with an approximate radius of 2 km. The centre of the district sits about 330 m above sea level. For a homeowner, this means the area is close enough to the city centre that dense housing and shared buildings are common, which favours fast spread between neighbouring units. The elevation is not a practical concern for treatment, but the compact, close-set layout of the district is a reason to treat the whole building, not just the kitchen where sightings occur.

A sensible sequence starts with a pest-control visit, priced at SAR 160–420 per visit, so an inspector can find harbourage points, drain entries and moisture sources. Ask for a written report that covers both units. Next, have the drains, gaps around pipes and wall cavities sealed, since this stops reinfestation. Then arrange the treatment itself and agree on a follow-up visit, which typically costs SAR 105–265 per visit, to confirm the population has dropped. If rodents or birds are also present, add rodent control at SAR 210–525 per visit or bird control at SAR 30–85 per m. For a longer-term plan across both flats, an annual pest-control contract at SAR 525–1,575 per month keeps the duplex under regular watch.

In a duplex, the two floors often share lines, so tests are done floor by floor.

Signs worth paying attention to

The following signs are worth checking before they grow:

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

Causes we see in the field

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

Tools and methods, and when we use them

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.

Quick comparison: facts and costs in Al Azyzya

Questions from Al Azyzya

Mistakes that cost more

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

The written outputs

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.