Cockroach control for residential buildings in Al Hrm, Makkah

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

What is specific about Al Hrm for cockroach control

The centre of Al Hrm is at 21.4241, 39.8259, about 5.1 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. The centre of Al Hrm sits about 304 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

Main roads in or near Al Hrm: First Ring Road, Second Ring Road, Small Market Tunnel.

Cockroach control in Al Hrm starts with the location itself. The centre of Al Hrm sits at 21.4241, 39.8259, about 5.1 km from the centre of Makkah, and the district covers an approximate radius of 1.2 km. Because the area sits about 304 m above sea level, technicians first note how a building's ground floor, basement and rooftop relate to one another, since moisture and warmth tend to collect in lower and enclosed spaces. Before anything else is opened or treated, the technician checks kitchens, drains, bin areas and the shared corridors of residential blocks, where cockroaches most often travel between flats.

The detailed work is left to the site visit, and the price of any treatment depends on what is found there. A visit is charged at SAR 160–420 per visit, and follow-up visits fall within SAR 105–265 per visit. If the inspection shows a wider problem, other services may be quoted separately, such as rodent control at SAR 210–525 per visit, bird control at SAR 30–85 per m, or termite treatment at SAR 10–25 per m². An annual pest-control contract, where it suits the building, is priced at SAR 525–1,575 per month. The technician records the findings and explains the options before any work is agreed, so residents and building managers know exactly what they are approving.

To help the technician, it is useful to have the building's layout, the number of flats, and a clear note of where cockroaches have been seen and at what times. Access to communal drains, waste rooms and roof spaces should be arranged in advance, and any recent cleaning or repair work should be mentioned. Residents should keep food stored in sealed containers and avoid leaving dishes overnight, as this helps the treatment last. Sharing these details at the start shortens the visit, keeps the quote accurate and lets the technician focus on the places where cockroaches are most likely to be living.

For a residential building, shared risers, tanks and pumps are checked as one system.

When do you need cockroach control?

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

Where the problem usually comes from

• Gaps behind the cabinets.
• Damp and leaks under the sink.
• Open drain outlets — 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.

Facts and costs — Al Hrm

Common questions about cockroach control in Al Hrm

Mistakes that cost more

• 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.