Cockroach control in Al Shraya, Makkah: emergency

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

Cockroach control in Al Shraya: the local context

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 service-area circle on the map below is drawn from this point. 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.

Picture a family that runs a small ground-floor flat in an older block, where cockroaches have started appearing in the kitchen after dark. They may have tried sprays from the supermarket, only to see the problem return within days. For an owner in this position, the first priority is an emergency visit that treats the source rather than just the insects seen in the open.

Al Shraya sits at roughly 21.4770, 39.9477, about 13.5 km from the centre of Makkah, and its built-up area spans an approximate radius of 1.8 km. The centre of the district lies at about 408 m above sea level. For residents this means a compact, mostly urban neighbourhood where pests can move easily between buildings, drains and shared bins. Because the area is close to the heart of the city, the pest-control visit fee is typically quoted at SAR 160–420 per visit, and a follow-up visit at SAR 105–265 per visit, so it helps to ask for both prices clearly before work begins.

Practical steps for an owner in Al Shraya are these. First, call for an emergency visit and describe where the cockroaches are seen and at what times. Second, clear food from counters, seal open packets and take rubbish out each evening. Third, ask the technician to inspect for rodents, which need a separate rodent control visit at SAR 210–525 per visit, since rodents often share the same entry routes. Fourth, check the walls and floors for gaps around pipes and skirting and ask for them to be sealed. Fifth, book the follow-up visit before the first treatment ends, so the treatment can be checked and repeated where needed. If the building also has pigeons or other birds on the roof, bird control is quoted at SAR 30–85 per m, and an annual pest-control contract at SAR 525–1,575 per month may suit owners who want regular checks.

If water is flowing, close the main valve first, then call or message with photos.

Signs that call for cockroach control

These are the signs most often linked to cockroach control:

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

Causes we see in the field

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

Tools we use in Al Shraya

From the first visit to the report

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 Shraya

Questions from Al Shraya

Mistakes that cost more

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

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.