Cockroach control in Al Byban, Makkah: emergency

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

What is specific about Al Byban for cockroach control

The centre of Al Byban is at 21.4372, 39.8078, about 7.4 km from the centre of Makkah, with an approximate radius of 1.2 km. The approximate area shown on the map is centred here. The centre of Al Byban sits about 291 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

Main roads in or near Al Byban: Second Ring Road, Medina Road, Jabal Al-Ka'bah.

Cockroaches are the most common emergency call for apartments and small shops in Al Byban, usually because a problem has built up in kitchens, bathrooms and drains before anyone notices it. In an emergency visit, the technician first looks for the source: food residue, damp areas, cracks around pipes and the routes cockroaches use between units. Treating only the open room rarely solves the problem for long.

Al Byban is located at 21.4372, 39.8078, about 7.4 km from the centre of Makkah, with an approximate radius of 1.2 km. The centre of the area sits about 291 m above sea level, so the district is not at sea level and conditions can differ from the coastal parts of the city. Because many buildings here are dense and share walls, drains and service shafts, a treatment in one flat can be undone by insects moving in from a neighbour. For that reason, a good emergency plan covers the whole building, not just the single unit that made the call.

Before the visit, ask what the cockroach price covers and whether a pest-control visit costs SAR 160–420 per visit, with follow-up visits at SAR 105–265 per visit if the first treatment needs a second pass. Ask whether the technician will check drains and wall gaps, and whether rodent control at SAR 210–525 per visit or bird control at SAR 30–85 per m is needed if signs of those pests are present. If your property is an older building with signs of termites, ask about termite treatment at SAR 10–25 per m² as a separate job. Clear answers on scope and cost before the technician arrives will help you avoid surprises.

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

When do you need cockroach control?

These are the signs most often linked to cockroach control:

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

Where the problem usually comes from

• Gaps behind the cabinets.
• A common cause: damp and leaks under the sink.
• A common cause: open drain outlets.

How we choose the tool in Al Byban

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 Byban in facts and sources

Questions from Al Byban

What we advise against

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

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.