Cockroach control in Al Iskan, Makkah: cost & published offers

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.

An owner of a small apartment block or a family villa in a neighbourhood like this often notices cockroaches first in the kitchen and bathroom, then in stairwells and storage rooms. By the time the problem is obvious, it has usually been building for weeks, and the owner is left choosing between a quick spray and a proper plan. The aim is to deal with the source, not just the insects you can see.

Al Iskan sits at a fixed point in Makkah: its centre is at 21.4046, 39.7747, about 8.8 km from the centre of Makkah, with an approximate radius of 1.2 km. It lies at about 264 m above sea level. For a homeowner, this means the district is a compact residential area set a short distance from the city centre, so the same types of buildings, drainage and waste collection tend to be shared across nearby streets. Pests move between neighbouring properties easily, so treating one unit alone often gives short results. A visit that covers shared walls, drains and bin areas usually makes more sense than a single-room job.

Start by listing where you see activity and what kind of building you have, so the visit can be scoped to the real problem. Ask for a visit that checks kitchens, bathrooms, drains and waste areas first. Clear food and water sources, seal gaps around pipes and doors, and store waste in closed bins. Next, compare the quoted pest-control visit, follow-up visit and any annual contract, and confirm exactly what each one includes. Agree on a follow-up date so that the treatment is checked rather than assumed to have worked. If rodents or birds are also present, ask for those to be priced separately, since their rates differ from general insect work.

Prices shown on this page come from our own published price list for the city; the final price is set after inspection.

Signs that call for cockroach control

These are the signs most often linked to cockroach control:

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

The most common causes

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

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.

Facts and costs — Al Iskan

Questions from Al Iskan

Mistakes that cost more

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

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.