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

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

Before we start: what we know about Al Mrslat

The centre of Al Mrslat is at 21.4055, 39.8800, about 2.9 km from the centre of Makkah, with an approximate radius of 1.2 km. The approximate area shown on the map is centred here. The centre of Al Mrslat sits about 321 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

Main roads in or near Al Mrslat: Third Ring Road, King Khalid Road, Road 15 Tunnel, King Khalid Road Tunnel.

A typical owner of a rest house or farm in this area is responsible for a property that is used intermittently, where guests or workers may arrive for a few days at a time and then leave the building empty. Cockroaches can build up quietly in kitchens, storerooms, drains and around feed or waste bins, and they often go unnoticed until the problem is visible to guests or staff. Owners of rest houses and farms also tend to juggle many tasks at once, so pest control is easily postponed until a complaint arrives.

Al Mrslat is located at 21.4055, 39.8800, about 2.9 km from the centre of Makkah, with an approximate radius of 1.2 km, and its centre sits about 321 m above sea level. For owners, this means the district is close enough to the city for regular service visits but still has the open-edged, mixed character of a rest-house and farm zone, where gardens, stores and outbuildings sit close to living areas. The location also means that cockroach activity can move between buildings and outdoor spaces, so treating only the inside of one room rarely solves the problem. Owners should plan treatment around the whole property, including perimeter areas and any nearby sources of moisture or food.

A practical approach starts with a walk-through of the property to identify where cockroaches are seen, where droppings or egg cases appear, and which areas stay damp or contain food waste. Next, schedule a pest-control visit, which typically costs SAR 160–420 per visit, so that the treatment can be matched to what was found. Where rodents are also present, add a rodent control visit at SAR 210–525 per visit, because rats and cockroaches often share the same food and shelter sources. Book a follow-up visit at SAR 105–265 per visit to check results and adjust treatment. For ongoing protection, consider an annual pest-control contract at SAR 525–1,575 per month, and keep kitchens, drains and bins sealed and clean between visits.

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

Signs worth paying attention to

If you notice one of these signs in Al Mrslat, 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

• A common cause: gaps behind the cabinets.
• Damp and leaks under the sink.
• A common cause: open drain outlets.

Tools we use in Al Mrslat

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 Mrslat in facts and sources

Short answers for Al Mrslat

Mistakes that cost more

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

What you get after the work

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.