Cockroach control for rest houses & farms in Al Byaa, Makkah

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

Before we start: what we know about Al Byaa

The centre of Al Byaa is at 21.4563, 40.0207, about 18.4 km from the centre of Makkah, with an approximate radius of 3.5 km. The service-area circle on the map below is drawn from this point. The centre of Al Byaa sits about 425 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

The nearest wadi channel is about 0.6 km from the centre of Al Byaa (OpenStreetMap).

Cockroach work at a rest house or farm in Al Byaa starts with the location itself. The centre of Al Byaa sits at 21.4563, 40.0207, about 18.4 km from the centre of Makkah, and the area has an approximate radius of 3.5 km. The centre sits about 425 m above sea level, and the nearest wadi channel is about 0.6 km from the centre. Because a wadi channel that close can carry moisture, debris and insect movement toward nearby buildings, the technician checks drainage lines, low corners, and any store of organic waste between the property and the channel before anything else.

The rest of the assessment is left to the site visit. Cockroach activity depends on what the building actually contains: kitchen areas, storage rooms, water tanks, animal pens, feed stores and the gaps around pipes and cables. The technician looks at how the property is used on a given day, whether there are rodents or signs of termite activity that could point to a wider pest problem, and how the building is cleaned. Pricing is agreed after that inspection, based on the scope the technician records. Typical reference ranges for related work include bird control at SAR 30–85 per m, rodent control at SAR 210–525 per visit, termite treatment at SAR 10–25 per m², and a pest-control visit at SAR 160–420 per visit. Follow-up visits run SAR 105–265 per visit, and an annual pest-control contract runs SAR 525–1,575 per month.

To help the technician arrive prepared, note the property's exact location, the number of buildings and their approximate floor area, and how far the property sits from the wadi channel. Mention any areas that are wet, shaded or rarely opened, and any storage of food, feed or waste. Let the technician know whether the site is a working farm, a guest rest house, or both, and when staff or guests are usually present, so visits can be scheduled around occupied areas. Keep access to the property clear, and make sure someone who knows the layout can meet the technician on arrival.

Rest houses and farms often have long buried lines, tanks and irrigation that need separate tests.

When do you need cockroach control?

These are the signs most often linked to cockroach control:

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

Where the problem usually comes from

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

Tools we use in Al Byaa

The steps in order

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 Byaa

Common questions about cockroach control in Al Byaa

Common mistakes we see

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

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.