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

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

Why cockroach control differs in Al Maabda

The centre of Al Maabda is at 21.4356, 39.8460, about 5.3 km from the centre of Makkah, with an approximate radius of 1.5 km. The service-area circle on the map below is drawn from this point. The centre of Al Maabda sits about 347 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

Main roads in or near Al Maabda: Second Ring Road, King Faisal Road, Al Abtah.

Al Maabda sits in Makkah at about 21.4356, 39.8460, roughly 5.3 km from the city centre, with an approximate radius of 1.5 km. Its centre lies about 347 m above sea level. Technicians plan routes and travel time around this spread, so a visit in Al Maabda is usually scheduled as a focused trip within a compact district rather than a long drive across the city. The elevation of about 347 m means the ground is not flat across all streets, and surveyors should note slope when checking drainage, water pooling and where pests may gather after rain.

Each of these facts shapes the work. Because the district is a defined area of around 1.5 km, a provider can cover it efficiently, and owners can expect consistent service windows. Knowing the site sits at a set distance from central Makkah helps set realistic arrival times. The known elevation supports a practical check of low points where runoff collects, since those spots often attract cockroaches and rodents. For pricing, the published ranges give owners a baseline: bird control at SAR 30–85 per m, rodent control at SAR 210–525 per visit, termite treatment at SAR 10–25 per m², a general pest-control visit at SAR 160–420, a follow-up at SAR 105–265 per visit, and an annual pest-control contract at SAR 525–1,575 per month. Matching the service to the exact problem keeps costs predictable.

Owners in Al Maabda often avoid several common mistakes. They do not wait until infestations spread, since early treatment is simpler and less costly. They do not skip the follow-up visit, because a single treatment rarely clears a site fully. They do not block the technician's access to kitchens, storerooms and drains, which limits the work. They also avoid cleaning up the treatment area too soon afterwards, and they do not ignore standing water or open waste, which keep pests returning. Planning the visit around the site's real layout and ground conditions helps keep the results lasting.

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:

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

The most common causes

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

Tools we use in Al Maabda

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 Maabda

Questions from Al Maabda

What we advise against

• 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.