Cockroach control for rest houses & farms in Al Slama, Makkah

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

Cockroach control in Al Slama: the local context

The centre of Al Slama is at 21.4576, 39.7797, about 11.1 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 Slama: Third Ring Road.

The centre of Al Slama sits about 293 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

Cockroaches are the most common problem at rest houses and farms in Al Slama, and they tend to spread quickly in buildings where food, water and stored materials are kept close together. Rest houses see steady traffic from guests and kitchen staff, while farms often have feed stores, animal areas and waste bins nearby. A treatment plan for these properties should therefore focus on hidden harbourage, such as behind kitchen equipment, under sinks, in drains and inside storerooms, rather than only on visible insects.

Al Slama is a neighbourhood in Makkah, and its centre lies at 21.4576, 39.7797, about 11.1 km from the centre of Makkah, with an approximate radius of 1.2 km. The centre of Al Slama sits about 293 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data). These facts matter because a property in Al Slama is set a distance from the city centre, so access, delivery times and the arrival of the technician should be planned around that distance. The height above sea level is a reminder that the site is not flat ground at street level, so drainage routes and external ground treatments should be checked on arrival rather than assumed from a map.

Before booking, ask the provider for a clear scope of work covering inspection, treatment and follow-up. Check whether the price is per visit or part of an annual pest-control contract, since the pest-control visit costs SAR 160–420 per visit and an annual contract runs SAR 525–1,575 per month. Ask how many follow-up visits are included, which typically cost SAR 105–265 per visit. If the farm also has birds or rodents, ask about bird control at SAR 30–85 per m, rodent control at SAR 210–525 per visit, and termite treatment at SAR 10–25 per m². Confirm which products will be used near food areas and whether guests or animals must leave the rooms during treatment.

Rest houses and farms often have long buried lines, tanks and irrigation that need separate tests.

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

Where the problem usually comes from

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

Tools and methods, and when we use them

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.

Facts and costs — Al Slama

Questions from Al Slama

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

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.