Cockroach control in Al Jmyza, Makkah: emergency

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

Before we start: what we know about Al Jmyza

The centre of Al Jmyza is at 21.4372, 39.8336, about 5.9 km from the centre of Makkah, with an approximate radius of 0.9 km. The service-area circle on the map below is drawn from this point. Main roads in or near Al Jmyza: Second Ring Road, King Faisal Road, Al-Masjid Al-Haram Road.

The centre of Al Jmyza sits about 333 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

A typical owner in Al Jmyza is a family living in a ground-floor flat or a small villa who wakes one morning to find cockroaches in the kitchen, around the sink, or behind the fridge. The panic is understandable, especially when the insects appear in daylight or move quickly across the walls. Many owners first try sprays from the supermarket, only to see the problem return within days, which is why an emergency call often follows.

The local facts matter here. Al Jmyza sits roughly 5.9 km from the centre of Makkah, with an approximate radius of 0.9 km, so most homes are within a short drive of our crews. The area lies at about 333 m above sea level, a detail that does not change how cockroaches behave but does help our technicians plan routes. For owners, the practical point is that a pest-control visit in this district is usually booked as a single emergency call, and the fee for that visit falls in the range of SAR 160–420, with a follow-up visit at SAR 105–265 if the first treatment needs checking.

Start by keeping food sealed and clearing dishes from the sink overnight. Next, avoid spraying aerosols yourself, since this can push insects into other rooms and make the treatment harder. Then photograph any droppings or egg cases and note where you saw them, which helps the technician target the right spots. Finally, book the emergency visit, ask for the follow-up appointment to be confirmed on the same call, and keep the treated rooms closed and dry until the technician advises that it is safe to use them again.

If water is flowing, close the main valve first, then call or message with photos.

Signs that call for cockroach control

These are the signs most often linked to cockroach control:

• 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 — we check this before anything else.
• Open drain outlets — we check this before anything else.
• A common cause: damp and leaks under the sink.

Tools and methods, and when we use them

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.

Al Jmyza in facts and sources

Common questions about cockroach control in Al Jmyza

What we advise against

• 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.