Cockroach control for residential buildings in Al Dyafa, Makkah

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

What is specific about Al Dyafa for cockroach control

The centre of Al Dyafa is at 21.4372, 39.7999, about 8 km from the centre of Makkah, with an approximate radius of 1.2 km. The approximate area shown on the map is centred here. Main roads in or near Al Dyafa: Madinah Road, Jabal Al Kaaba, Al Hajoun Street.

The centre of Al Dyafa sits about 281 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

Al Dyafa sits at the coordinates 21.4372, 39.7999, roughly 8 km from the centre of Makkah, and its built-up area has an approximate radius of 1.2 km. The centre of the district lies about 281 m above sea level, according to SRTM open elevation data. For a technician, these facts set the context for the first checks: confirm that the building falls within this compact zone, note its height relative to the surrounding ground, and record how far it sits from the city centre, since distance and elevation shape how pests move between buildings and reach upper floors.

What is left to the site visit is the detail that no map can give. The technician should walk the building and inspect the kitchen areas, bin rooms, drainage points, water tanks, and any gaps around pipes and cables. Cockroach activity is judged by what is actually found: droppings, egg cases, smear marks, and the places where insects hide in the day. The visit also decides which treatment fits, whether a single pest-control visit is enough or a follow-up is needed, and whether the problem reaches beyond cockroaches to rodents or bird nesting on ledges, which would change the scope of work. Pricing for these services is listed as bird control at SAR 30–85 per m, rodent control at SAR 210–525 per visit, and a pest-control visit at SAR 160–420 per visit, with a follow-up visit at SAR 105–265 per visit, so the site assessment should note which of these apply.

Information that helps the technician includes the number of floors, the number of flats, the age of the building, any recent renovation, and whether residents have reported the insects in particular rooms or at certain times of day. Record whether the building is covered by an annual pest-control contract, which runs at SAR 525–1,575 per month, as this affects scheduling. Note the access hours agreed with the building management and any areas that cannot be treated, such as occupied flats that need to be vacated for a period. Clear notes on these points let the next visit start from accurate facts rather than guesswork.

For a whole building, a survey of the shared systems comes before unit-by-unit work.

When do you need 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

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

Tools we use in Al Dyafa

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 Dyafa

Common questions about cockroach control in Al Dyafa

What we advise against

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

What you get after the work

You receive: a visit report with the product name, active ingredient and treated spots, in a technical report with a verification code.