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

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

Why cockroach control differs in Al Hjwn

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 approximate area shown on the map is centred here. The centre of Al Hjwn sits about 323 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

Main roads in or near Al Hjwn: Second Ring Road, Caliph Omar Ibn Al-Khattab Road, First Ring Road.

Al Hjwn sits at about 21.4369, 39.8149, roughly 6.9 km from the centre of Makkah, with an approximate radius of 1.2 km. Before any treatment is planned for a rest house or farm here, the first thing checked is the site's position in relation to that area, since the service area and travel time shape how a visit is scheduled. The centre of Al Hjwn also sits about 323 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data), which is a useful reference when the technician records the location of the property and its surroundings. Cockroach pressure is usually driven by food stores, water, drainage and the warmth of kitchens and storerooms, so the first checks focus on those conditions rather than on general appearance alone.

What is left to the site visit is the actual inspection. The technician will look at harbourage points, cracks around pipework, drain covers, bin areas, and any gaps where insects or rodents could enter. Because a rest house or farm may combine living quarters, animal areas and storage, the visit will also judge whether other pests need attention at the same time. Prices are set after that inspection, with ranges available for each service: a pest-control visit is SAR 160–420 per visit, a follow-up visit is SAR 105–265 per visit, rodent control is SAR 210–525 per visit, and bird control is SAR 30–85 per m. An annual pest-control contract runs SAR 525–1,575 per month, and termite treatment, where needed, is SAR 10–25 per m². The final figure depends on the size and condition of the site.

To help the technician arrive prepared, it is useful to have a short written note of the property's layout, the number of rooms or buildings, any farm animals or feed stores, and the times when the site is busiest. Tell us about any sightings, the areas where they appeared, and what has already been tried. Clear access to kitchens, drains, storerooms and roof spaces saves time on the day. Keep bins sealed and food stored in closed containers before the visit, so the technician can see the conditions as they normally are.

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

Signs worth paying attention to

The following signs are worth checking before they grow:

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

The most common causes

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

Tools we use in Al Hjwn

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.

Al Hjwn in facts and sources

Questions from Al Hjwn

What we advise against

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

The written outputs

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