Cockroach control for duplexes in Al Shraya, Makkah

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

Why cockroach control differs in Al Shraya

The centre of Al Shraya is at 21.4770, 39.9477, about 13.5 km from the centre of Makkah, with an approximate radius of 1.8 km. The approximate area shown on the map is centred here. The centre of Al Shraya sits about 408 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

Main roads in or near Al Shraya: King Faisal Road, Al-Muhandis Omar Qadi Street.

A typical owner of a duplex in Al Shraya notices a few cockroaches in the kitchen at night, then finds them behind the fridge, under the sink and along the bathroom pipes. The unit is shared with a neighbour, so one owner's clean kitchen can still be undone by pests moving through the common walls and drains. Before deciding what to do, the owner wants a clear picture of the problem and a fair idea of the cost.

Al Shraya is a neighbourhood whose centre lies at 21.4770, 39.9477, about 13.5 km from the centre of Makkah, with an approximate radius of 1.8 km. The centre sits about 408 m above sea level. For a duplex owner, the practical meaning is that the area is a defined residential zone, so treatment planning can be organised around the building and its neighbours rather than one isolated flat. Because the property shares walls and drainage with the adjoining unit, a single visit is rarely enough; the treatment should cover both sides and the common pipe routes, and the owner should agree the scope with the neighbour in advance.

A sensible sequence starts with a pest-control visit, priced at SAR 160–420 per visit, to inspect the kitchen, bathrooms, drains and any gaps around the pipes. Next, check for rodents and birds, since both can bring other pests with them: rodent control runs at SAR 210–525 per visit, and bird control at SAR 30–85 per m. If termites are suspected, a termite treatment at SAR 10–25 per m² should be scoped separately. After treatment, plan a follow-up visit at SAR 105–265 per visit to confirm the result. For ongoing protection, an annual pest-control contract at SAR 525–1,575 per month keeps the property under regular review.

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

When do you need cockroach control?

The following signs are worth checking before they grow:

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

The most common causes

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

Tools and methods, and when we use them

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.

Quick comparison: facts and costs in Al Shraya

Short answers for Al Shraya

What we advise against

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

What you receive

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