Cockroach control for apartments in Al Hjwn, Makkah

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

What is specific about Al Hjwn for cockroach control

The centre of Al Hjwn is at 21.4369, 39.8149, about 6.9 km from the centre of Makkah, with an approximate radius of 1.2 km. The service-area circle on the map below is drawn from this point. Main roads in or near Al Hjwn: Second Ring Road, Caliph Omar Ibn Al-Khattab Road, First Ring Road.

The centre of Al Hjwn sits about 323 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

Does a cockroach problem in an apartment in Al Hjwn, Makkah, need its own plan, or can it be handled like any other building? Al Hjwn sits at 21.4369, 39.8149, roughly 6.9 km from the centre of Makkah, with an approximate radius of 1.2 km. The centre of the district is about 323 m above sea level, according to SRTM open elevation data. For a property owner, that means the district is a distinct area to be assessed on its own terms rather than grouped with the city centre, and the treatment plan should reflect the building's actual location and surroundings.

The visit usually begins with a walk-through of the apartment and the common areas. The technician checks kitchens, bathrooms, drains, cupboards, and the spaces behind appliances, noting where cockroaches are seen and where droppings or egg cases suggest a harbourage. Where the building has rodent or bird activity alongside the cockroach problem, those are recorded too, since bird control is priced per metre at SAR 30–85 per m and rodent control at SAR 210–525 per visit. The findings are then discussed with the owner so the treatment matches what was actually found, and any follow-up is agreed before the technician leaves.

Before the visit, it helps to clear under-sink areas, pull out cupboard contents where possible, and note any recent sightings with rough dates and locations. The owner should also check whether the building has a standing pest-control arrangement, because an annual pest-control contract at SAR 525–1,575 per month and a follow-up visit at SAR 105–265 per visit change how the work is scheduled and billed. A standard pest-control visit is listed at SAR 160–420 per visit. Having these details ready lets the technician quote accurately and start the job without delay.

In apartment buildings, the floor below is often where a leak shows first.

When do you need cockroach control?

If you notice one of these signs in Al Hjwn, 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

Causes we see in the field

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

Tools and methods, and when we use them

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.

Facts and costs — Al Hjwn

Questions from Al Hjwn

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.