Cockroach control in Al Rwaby, Makkah: with a verifiable technical report

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

Before we start: what we know about Al Rwaby

The centre of Al Rwaby is at 21.4084, 39.8344, about 3.2 km from the centre of Makkah, with an approximate radius of 1.6 km. The service-area circle on the map below is drawn from this point. Main roads in or near Al Rwaby: Second Ring Road, First Ring Road, King Abdulaziz Road.

The centre of Al Rwaby sits about 410 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

Al Rwaby sits at roughly 21.4084, 39.8344, about 3.2 km from the centre of Makkah, and its centre lies at around 410 m above sea level according to SRTM open elevation data. Within an approximate radius of 1.6 km, the first thing a technician checks is the pattern of the building itself rather than the individual insects. Because the district lies at this elevation and distance from the city centre, the most useful starting point is whether water, drainage and food storage areas are close together, since these are the conditions cockroaches tend to follow. The technician looks at kitchens, bathrooms, floor drains and the spaces behind appliances before deciding how far the treatment needs to reach.

Some matters can only be settled on site. The exact number of rooms that need treatment, the state of wall cavities, the condition of pipe penetrations and whether neighbouring units share the same problem are all judged during the visit. Costs such as the pest-control visit fee of SAR 160–420 per visit, a follow-up visit at SAR 105–265 per visit, or an annual contract at SAR 525–1,575 per month depend on what the inspection finds. Rodent control, where needed, is priced at SAR 210–525 per visit, and bird control at SAR 30–85 per m. Termite treatment, if it is also relevant, falls at SAR 10–25 per m². The technician confirms which of these apply only after seeing the property.

To prepare, residents should tell the technician where cooking, washing and rubbish storage take place, and mention any leaks, damp corners or recent sightings. Clearing cupboards under sinks and moving stored food into sealed containers makes the inspection faster. Knowing the building's floor level and whether the flat is on an upper floor, given the elevation of the area, also helps the technician plan access and ventilation during treatment.

Each job ends with a written report that carries a verification code you can check on our site.

Signs that call for cockroach control

The following signs are worth checking before they grow:

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

Causes we see in the field

• Gaps behind the cabinets — we check this before anything else.
• Open drain outlets — we check this before anything else.
• Damp and leaks under the sink.

Tools we use in Al Rwaby

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 Rwaby

Common questions about cockroach control in Al Rwaby

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.