Cockroach control in Al Hmra, Makkah: with a verifiable technical report

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

Before we start: what we know about Al Hmra

The centre of Al Hmra is at 21.4254, 39.7599, about 10.9 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 Hmra sits about 289 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

Main roads in or near Al Hmra: Old Makkah Road.

Al Hmra sits at roughly 21.4254, 39.7599, about 10.9 km from the centre of Makkah, and its core area has a radius of about 1.2 km. The centre lies around 289 m above sea level. For a cockroach service, this means the area is a compact district a short distance from the city centre, so technicians can plan a single route through several buildings in one visit, and the altitude is a fixed reference for the local terrain rather than a factor that changes how treatment is applied.

Because the district is small and clearly bounded, a technician can work through the core area methodically, starting from the lowest-risk units and moving outward, which keeps treated and untreated zones from mixing. The distance from central Makkah also means that a follow-up visit can be scheduled without a long trip, which matters because cockroach treatment usually needs a second pass to catch insects that hatched after the first application. Residents can therefore expect follow-up visits to be priced separately, at SAR 105–265 per visit, so the overall budget should account for more than one appointment.

Owners in Al Hmra often make the same avoidable errors. Many leave food stored openly or wait too long to report a problem, which lets a small infestation spread through shared drains and kitchens. Others clean only the visible areas and skip the gaps behind appliances, where cockroaches hide. Some also assume one visit is enough and cancel the follow-up, then find the problem returning within weeks. Pest-control visits in the area are quoted at SAR 160–420 per visit, and a monthly contract runs SAR 525–1,575 per month, so choosing the right plan early is cheaper than repeated emergency callouts. Keeping sinks dry, sealing entry points, and booking the follow-up on schedule are the simplest ways to avoid these mistakes.

Each job ends with a written report that carries a verification code you can check on our site.

When do you need cockroach control?

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

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

Where the problem usually comes from

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

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.

Quick comparison: facts and costs in Al Hmra

Questions from Al Hmra

Common mistakes we see

• 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.