Cockroach control for duplexes in Al Msyal Al Jdyd, Makkah

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

Before we start: what we know about Al Msyal Al Jdyd

The centre of Al Msyal Al Jdyd is at 21.2821, 39.8519, about 11.9 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 Msyal Al Jdyd sits about 487 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

Picture the owner of a duplex in Al Msyal Al Jdyd who notices a few cockroaches in the kitchen at night and assumes a single spray will settle the problem. Within a week the sightings return, now in the bathroom and near the water heater, and the owner starts to wonder whether the building itself is attracting them. For duplex owners, the issue is rarely one unit alone. Two households share walls, drains and utility lines, so a roach that moves through a common pipe can reappear in the unit next door as quickly as it was cleared.

The location matters here. The centre of Al Msyal Al Jdyd sits at 21.2821, 39.8519, about 11.9 km from the centre of Makkah, with an approximate radius of 1.2 km. It is also about 487 m above sea level, which means the neighbourhood is part of the inland Makkah plateau rather than the coast. For a duplex owner, this means treatment should be planned for the whole building and its surroundings, not only for the visible unit. Two households, a shared roof space and common drains give pests a route between units, so both sides should be treated in the same visit and the schedule agreed in advance.

A practical sequence helps keep costs predictable and results lasting. First, walk both units with the neighbour and note every entry point, including gaps around pipes, cracks in the walls, and the drain outlets in kitchens and bathrooms. Second, seal those openings and keep food in closed containers, since this step makes any treatment work better. Third, book a pest-control visit for both units on the same day, which typically falls in the SAR 160–420 range per visit. Fourth, schedule a follow-up visit within the next few weeks, budgeting SAR 105–265 per visit, to check whether activity has stopped. Finally, if sightings continue or rodents also appear, consider a monthly contract at SAR 525–1,575 per month so the building is checked regularly rather than reactively.

In a duplex, the two floors often share lines, so tests are done floor by floor.

Signs that call for cockroach control

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

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

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.

Facts and costs — Al Msyal Al Jdyd

Common questions about cockroach control in Al Msyal Al Jdyd

What we advise against

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

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.