Cockroach control for duplexes in Al Shsha, Makkah

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

Before we start: what we know about Al Shsha

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 service-area circle on the map below is drawn from this point. The centre of Al Shsha sits about 343 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

Main roads in or near Al Shsha: Second Ring Road, First Ring Road, Prince Sultan Road.

Cockroaches are the most common problem in duplexes in Al Shsha, and the reason is structural. A duplex shares walls, ducts, and drainage with the unit beside it, so a roach population that settles in one flat rarely stays there. Kitchens, bathrooms, and utility shafts give insects a route from one floor to the other and from one household to the next. Treating only the apartment where the sighting was made often leads to the problem returning within weeks.

The local setting shapes how we approach it. 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. That places most duplexes in a mixed residential area where buildings are close together and warm, humid conditions build up in shaded courtyards and service areas. The centre of Al Shsha sits about 343 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data), which does not change the treatment itself but does mean that heat and moisture around drains and water tanks need close attention. Our visit therefore covers the shared points between units, such as sink traps, floor drains, and wall penetrations, not only the rooms where the insects were seen.

Before the visit, ask the provider a few clear questions. Confirm whether the quote covers both floors or only your portion of the duplex, and whether the neighbouring unit will be treated at the same time. A single pest-control visit is usually priced at SAR 160–420 per visit, and a follow-up visit at SAR 105–265 per visit, so ask how many follow-ups are included before the job is considered complete. If you also notice signs of rodents or termites, ask for those to be assessed separately, since rodent control runs SAR 210–525 per visit and termite treatment SAR 10–25 per m². Finally, ask what preparation you need to do, such as clearing cupboards and covering food, so the treatment is effective from the first visit.

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

Signs worth paying attention to

These are the signs most often linked to cockroach control:

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

Where the problem usually comes from

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

Facts and costs — Al Shsha

Questions from Al Shsha

Common mistakes we see

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

What you receive

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.