Cockroach control for apartments in Al Iskan, Makkah

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

What is specific about Al Iskan for cockroach control

The centre of Al Iskan is at 21.4046, 39.7747, about 8.8 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 Iskan: Third Ring Road, Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Road, Sheikh Mohammed bin Jubair Street.

The centre of Al Iskan sits about 264 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

An apartment owner in Al Iskan often notices the problem first in the kitchen or bathroom, where cockroaches appear at night and seem to return no matter how often the floor is cleaned. Many owners rent out a flat in a multi-storey block, so the problem affects neighbours too, and a treatment that stops at one door rarely solves it for long. The owner usually wants a clear plan that protects tenants, keeps the building tidy and avoids repeated emergency calls.

Al Iskan is a residential district in Makkah, with its centre at 21.4046, 39.7747, about 8.8 km from the centre of Makkah and with an approximate radius of 1.2 km. The centre sits about 264 m above sea level, according to SRTM open elevation data. For owners, the practical meaning is that a district of this size has many apartment blocks close together, so pests can move between buildings easily. Treatment works best when neighbouring units and shared areas are considered together, not just a single flat.

Start by walking the flat with the tenant and noting where droppings, egg cases or activity appear, especially under sinks, behind appliances and around drains. Clear food and water sources, seal cracks and gaps around pipes, and ask the tenant to keep waste in closed bins. Next, book a pest-control visit, which typically costs SAR 160–420 per visit, and ask the technician to treat the points you noted. Schedule a follow-up visit, usually SAR 105–265 per visit, to check results and reapply where needed. If the problem persists or spreads to the shared stairwell, consider an annual pest-control contract at SAR 525–1,575 per month, and check whether rodent or bird control is also needed, at SAR 210–525 per visit and SAR 30–85 per m respectively.

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

Signs that call for cockroach control

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

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

Where the problem usually comes from

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

How we choose the tool in Al Iskan

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.

Facts and costs — Al Iskan

Common questions about cockroach control in Al Iskan

Common mistakes we see

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

What you receive

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.