Cockroach control for apartments in Al Mrwa, Makkah

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

Before we start: what we know about Al Mrwa

The centre of Al Mrwa is at 21.4318, 39.7091, about 16.1 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 nearest wadi channel is about 0.4 km from the centre of Al Mrwa (OpenStreetMap).

The centre of Al Mrwa sits about 221 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data). Main roads in or near Al Mrwa: Old Makkah Road.

Picture an owner who rents out a few apartments in a mid-rise block and notices small dark insects appearing in kitchens after dark. The tenants are getting frustrated, the complaints are piling up, and the owner wants the problem solved without spending money on the wrong treatment. Many owners in this position start by calling a service once, then wonder why the insects return a few weeks later.

Al Mrwa sits at about 21.4318, 39.7091, roughly 16.1 km from the centre of Makkah, with an approximate radius of 1.2 km. Its centre lies about 221 m above sea level, and the nearest wadi channel is about 0.4 km from the centre. That closeness to a natural drainage channel matters for cockroaches, because damp ground, stored water and vegetation near a wadi give pests a steady source of shelter. For an apartment owner, this means one visit is rarely enough. Treatment has to cover the building, its drains and its bin areas, not just the flat where the complaint was made.

Start by inspecting the whole building with the caretaker, including kitchens, bathrooms, drains, bin rooms and any gaps around pipes. Seal cracks and openings you find, and keep waste covered and removed regularly. Book a pest-control visit, which typically falls in the SAR 160–420 range per visit, and ask the provider to treat common areas as well as individual flats. Schedule a follow-up visit, usually SAR 105–265 per visit, to check whether activity has dropped. If pests persist or rodents are also seen, add a rodent control visit at SAR 210–525 per visit. For long-term protection, consider an annual pest-control contract at SAR 525–1,575 per month, which keeps the building on a regular schedule.

In apartment buildings, the floor below is often where a leak shows first.

Signs worth paying attention to

These are the signs most often linked to cockroach control:

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

The most common causes

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

Tools we use in Al Mrwa

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.

Facts and costs — Al Mrwa

Questions from Al Mrwa

Mistakes that cost more

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

The written outputs

You receive: a visit report with the product name, active ingredient and treated spots, in a technical report with a verification code.