Cockroach control in Al Qrara Al Jdyd, Makkah: cost & published offers

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

Why cockroach control differs in Al Qrara Al Jdyd

The centre of Al Qrara Al Jdyd is at 21.2825, 39.7825, about 14.2 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 nearest wadi channel is about 1 km from the centre of Al Qrara Al Jdyd (OpenStreetMap).

The centre of Al Qrara Al Jdyd sits about 205 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

Cockroaches are the most common complaint in homes and small flats across Al Qrara Al Jdyd, where kitchens, drains and stored food give them easy routes indoors. In a property of this kind, the first visit usually focuses on tracing where the insects hide and breed, then treating cracks, pipe gaps and under-sink areas rather than simply spraying open floor space. A pest-control visit in this area is typically priced at SAR 160–420 per visit, and a follow-up visit at SAR 105–265 per visit, so it is worth planning for a second check once the first treatment has settled.

Local conditions shape the approach here. The centre of Al Qrara Al Jdyd sits at 21.2825, 39.7825, about 14.2 km from the centre of Makkah, with an approximate radius of 1.2 km, so technicians often need to plan routes and timing around the area's layout. The centre sits about 205 m above sea level, and the nearest wadi channel is about 1 km from the centre, which matters because low-lying channels and rainwater runoff can carry insects and rodents toward buildings. Where a property sits close to such a channel, the treatment plan should pay closer attention to drains, external vents and the ground-level perimeter. If rodents are also present, rodent control is priced at SAR 210–525 per visit and should be handled alongside cockroach work rather than treated as a separate problem.

Before booking, ask the provider to explain exactly what the quoted price covers, including how many visits are included and whether a follow-up is part of the first agreement. Ask whether the inspection happens before any product is applied and what preparation you need to do, such as clearing cupboards and covering food. If the property has a longer-term need, compare the one-off visit with an annual pest-control contract, which is listed at SAR 525–1,575 per month. Also ask which other services, such as bird control at SAR 30–85 per m or termite treatment at SAR 10–25 per m², would be needed and how they would be priced separately.

Prices shown on this page come from our own published price list for the city; the final price is set after inspection.

When do you need cockroach control?

The following signs are worth checking before they grow:

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

How we choose the tool in Al Qrara Al Jdyd

How the work is done, step by step

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 Qrara Al Jdyd in facts and sources

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Mistakes that cost more

• 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.