Cockroach control for duplexes in Al Hjra, Makkah

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

Before we start: what we know about Al Hjra

The centre of Al Hjra is at 21.3739, 39.8507, about 1.8 km from the centre of Makkah, with an approximate radius of 3.1 km. The service-area circle on the map below is drawn from this point. Main roads in or near Al Hjra: Third Ring Road.

The centre of Al Hjra sits about 698 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

Cockroach control for duplexes in Al Hjra, Makkah starts with the location itself. The centre of Al Hjra sits at 21.3739, 39.8507, about 1.8 km from the centre of Makkah, and the district has an approximate radius of 3.1 km. Its centre is roughly 698 m above sea level, according to SRTM open elevation data. A technician will therefore first check how the duplex relates to the wider urban area around it, since a unit close to dense central streets may face different pressure from pests than one nearer the edge of the district. These facts help the technician plan routes and set expectations before any treatment begins.

The site visit is where the real assessment happens. The technician will walk through both floors of the duplex, check kitchens, bathrooms, drains, storage areas and the shared walls or ceilings common to duplexes, and look for signs of cockroach activity such as droppings, egg cases and gaps around pipes. Other pests are also noted, because a visit may reveal rodent signs or bird nesting on balconies and roofs. Costs for those services are listed separately, including bird control at SAR 30–85 per m, rodent control at SAR 210–525 per visit and termite treatment at SAR 10–25 per m². The standard pest-control visit is SAR 160–420 per visit, and a follow-up visit is SAR 105–265 per visit. Final scope and pricing are confirmed only after the inspection.

To help the technician, residents should share a few details before the visit: which floor or unit is affected, when the problem was first noticed, whether neighbouring units have similar issues, and any recent plumbing or drainage work. Keeping kitchen surfaces clear and food sealed, and reporting leaks promptly, makes the inspection faster and more accurate. Access to all rooms, including the upper unit of a duplex, should be arranged in advance so the technician can complete the assessment in one trip.

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

When do you need cockroach control?

If you notice one of these signs in Al Hjra, it is a good moment to talk to the team:

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

Where the problem usually comes from

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

Tools and methods, and when we use them

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.

Al Hjra in facts and sources

Short answers for Al Hjra

Common mistakes we see

• 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.