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

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

Before we start: what we know about Al Iskan

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

Main roads in or near Al Iskan: Third Ring Road, Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Road, Sheikh Mohammed bin Jubair Street.

Picture the owner of a rest house or small farm in Al Iskan, someone who opens the property for family gatherings or keeps a few animals and grows some produce. One warm evening they notice cockroaches moving along the kitchen skirting and in the storeroom, and by the next morning the problem has spread to the outdoor store and the animal shed. They want it dealt with quickly, but they also want to understand what is causing it and how to keep it from returning.

Al Iskan sits at about 21.4046, 39.7747, roughly 8.8 km from the centre of Makkah, within an approximate radius of 1.2 km. The centre of the district sits about 264 m above sea level. For a rest house or farm, this means the property is set in a built-up area around the edge of the city, where pests can move in from surrounding plots, drains and waste areas. Because these properties often combine living spaces with stores, feed areas and open ground, cockroaches and other pests have plenty of shelter. Costs also vary with the job, so the owner should expect pricing for bird control at SAR 30–85 per m, rodent control at SAR 210–525 per visit, and termite treatment at SAR 10–25 per m², with an annual pest-control contract at SAR 525–1,575 per month.

A practical approach starts with a full inspection of the kitchen, storerooms, bathrooms, drains and any animal or feed areas, so the source of the infestation is identified. Next, seal gaps around pipes, doors and windows, and clear food scraps, standing water and cardboard from the property. Then arrange a pest-control visit, which typically costs SAR 160–420 per visit, followed by a follow-up visit at SAR 105–265 to confirm the treatment has worked. Finally, agree on a regular maintenance schedule, either by booking periodic visits or through a monthly contract, so the property stays protected through the year.

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

When do you need 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
• Cockroaches in the kitchen at night
• Small droppings behind appliances

The most common causes

• Gaps behind the cabinets — we check this before anything else.
• Damp and leaks under the sink — we check this before anything else.
• Open drain outlets — we check this before anything else.

Tools we use in Al Iskan

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 Iskan

Short answers for Al Iskan

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.