Cockroach control for apartments in Al Sfwa, Makkah

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

What is specific about Al Sfwa for cockroach control

The centre of Al Sfwa is at 21.3418, 39.7784, about 9.8 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. Main roads in or near Al Sfwa: Fourth Ring Road, Al Laith Road.

The centre of Al Sfwa sits about 233 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

Al Sfwa sits at roughly 21.3418 north, 39.7784 east, about 9.8 km from the centre of Makkah, with an approximate radius of 1.2 km. Because the neighbourhood is this close to the city centre, apartment buildings here often share walls, drainage lines and waste areas with neighbouring blocks. A technician therefore checks first whether the problem is confined to one flat or sits in the building's common spaces, since a treatment limited to one unit rarely holds if the source is elsewhere in the block.

The centre of Al Sfwa sits about 233 m above sea level, according to SRTM open elevation data. That figure is useful background, but the detailed questions belong to the site visit itself: which kitchens and bathrooms have activity, where the water supply and waste lines run, whether gaps around pipes and cupboards are open, and how the building's bins and ventilation shafts are arranged. None of these can be judged from a distance, so the technician will inspect them in person and agree the treatment plan with the resident on the spot.

To help the technician arrive prepared, note where you have seen insects, at what times of day, and whether food or water is left out overnight. Mention any recent works in the building, such as plumbing repairs or the removal of waste, and say whether neighbours have reported similar activity. Keep the access route to the kitchen, bathrooms and any storage room clear, and let the technician know if any occupants have pets or young children, so that products can be chosen and applied with care.

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

Signs that call for cockroach control

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

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

Tools we use in Al Sfwa

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.

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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

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