Cockroach control for residential buildings in Al Shsha, Makkah

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

What is specific about Al Shsha for cockroach control

The centre of Al Shsha is at 21.4299, 39.8558, about 4.5 km from the centre of Makkah, with an approximate radius of 3 km. The approximate area shown on the map is centred here. Main roads in or near Al Shsha: Second Ring Road, First Ring Road, Prince Sultan Road.

The centre of Al Shsha sits about 343 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

Cockroaches are the most common problem in residential buildings in Al Shsha, and they tend to spread between flats through shared pipes, drains and kitchen voids. Treating only the apartment where sightings are reported rarely solves the problem, because the insects move freely through the building. A proper cockroach programme therefore looks at the whole block, including bin areas, service ducts and the spaces behind kitchen units.

Al Shsha lies at roughly 21.4299, 39.8558, about 4.5 km from the centre of Makkah, within an approximate radius of 3 km. The centre of the area sits about 343 m above sea level, according to SRTM open elevation data. These facts matter in practice: the district is a mix of older and newer buildings, and the distance from the city centre means many residents keep stored food and waste on site for longer between collections. Technicians working here usually plan for repeat visits, and they check older drainage lines more closely than in newer developments.

Before the visit, ask the provider to confirm which areas of the building will be inspected, not only your own flat, and whether the treatment covers common corridors and drains. Ask whether a follow-up visit is included, and what it costs; a follow-up visit in this service typically falls within SAR 105–265 per visit. Ask about rodent and bird issues too, since these often appear alongside cockroaches. Bird control is priced at SAR 30–85 per m, and rodent control at SAR 210–525 per visit. If you are considering an annual plan, a pest-control contract runs at SAR 525–1,575 per month. Finally, ask what preparation you need to do, such as clearing cupboards and covering food, so the technician can work effectively on the first visit.

For a whole building, a survey of the shared systems comes before unit-by-unit work.

Signs that call for 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

Causes we see in the field

• Open drain outlets.
• A common cause: damp and leaks under the sink.
• Gaps behind the cabinets — we check this before anything else.

How we choose the tool in Al Shsha

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 Shsha

Questions from Al Shsha

Common mistakes we see

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

The written outputs

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.