Cockroach control for duplexes in Al Nqa, Makkah

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

Why cockroach control differs in Al Nqa

The centre of Al Nqa is at 21.3826, 39.7532, about 10.9 km from the centre of Makkah, with an approximate radius of 2.9 km. The approximate area shown on the map is centred here. Main roads in or near Al Nqa: Fourth Ring Road, Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Road, Prince Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Road.

The centre of Al Nqa sits about 252 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

Al Nqa sits at about 21.3826, 39.7532, roughly 10.9 km from the centre of Makkah, with an approximate radius of 2.9 km. The centre of the district lies about 252 m above sea level, which is a useful reference when technicians describe the terrain of a duplex compound to the office. For cockroach work in duplexes, the first thing to check is the shared structure: the kitchen drains, the water tank area, the gaps around pipes that pass between the two units, and any storage space under stairs. Because the duplex shares walls and services, a problem in one unit often connects to the other, so the check covers both sides before any treatment is planned. Visit costs are usually set per visit, with a pest-control visit at SAR 160–420 per visit and a follow-up visit at SAR 105–265 per visit, so it helps to confirm early whether one visit or a return visit is likely needed.

Several items are left to the site visit itself, because they depend on what is found on the day. The technician will look at the severity of the infestation, the type of cockroach present, and whether signs point to rodents or birds nearby, since these affect the scope. If rodent activity is seen, rodent control is quoted separately at SAR 210–525 per visit, and bird control at SAR 30–85 per m where nesting or droppings are found on roofs or balconies. Termite damage, if noticed in timber or plaster, is measured on site and priced at SAR 10–25 per m². An annual pest-control contract, at SAR 525–1,575 per month, may suit households that want regular coverage rather than one-off treatment, and that choice is discussed after the inspection rather than before.

To help the technician prepare, residents should note when the problem was first seen, which rooms are affected, and whether the two units have been treated before. Clear access to kitchens, bathrooms, storerooms and the roof or water tank is valuable, and moving stored food and clothing away from walls saves time on arrival. Mentioning pets, young children or anyone with a sensitivity to products allows the technician to choose the right approach. A short written list of past treatments, with dates, gives the team a clear starting point and avoids repeating work that did not succeed.

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

Signs that call for cockroach control

If you notice one of these signs in Al Nqa, it is a good moment to talk to the team:

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

The most common causes

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

Tools and methods, and when we use them

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 Nqa

Short answers for Al Nqa

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.