Cockroach control for apartments in Al Tqwa, Makkah

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

Before we start: what we know about Al Tqwa

The centre of Al Tqwa is at 21.3942, 39.8186, about 4.1 km from the centre of Makkah, with an approximate radius of 1.2 km. The approximate area shown on the map is centred here. Main roads in or near Al Tqwa: Third Ring Road, Ajyad Street, Ibrahim Al Khalil Street.

The centre of Al Tqwa sits about 372 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

Cockroaches are the most common complaint in apartments, and they spread quickly through shared drains, kitchens and bathrooms, so a single room treated in isolation rarely solves the problem. In Al Tqwa, the approach starts with the building as a whole. The district's centre sits at 21.3942, 39.8186, about 4.1 km from the centre of Makkah, with an approximate radius of 1.2 km, so many residential blocks are close together and pests can move easily between them. A useful visit therefore checks neighbouring units, communal waste areas and drainage points, not only the flat where the sighting was made.

The local setting also matters. The centre of Al Tqwa sits about 372 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data), and this elevation is one reason the technician should look closely at how moisture and warmth collect inside a flat. Kitchens, under-sink cupboards and bathroom drains are the usual hiding places, and these are where treatment is focused. For larger problems, the price guide covers the main service types: a pest-control visit is SAR 160–420 per visit, a follow-up visit is SAR 105–265 per visit, and an annual pest-control contract is SAR 525–1,575 per month. Rodent control is SAR 210–525 per visit, and bird control is SAR 30–85 per m, which can be relevant on balconies and rooftop edges in the same building.

Before booking, ask the provider to explain exactly what is included in the first visit and whether a follow-up is needed to confirm the result. Ask how many units in the block will be inspected, which products will be used in homes with children or pets, and what preparation you must do in your kitchen beforehand. Check whether the quote covers a single visit or an ongoing contract, and whether a follow-up visit is charged separately. Clear answers to these questions make it much easier to judge whether the plan suits your apartment in Al Tqwa.

In an apartment, a problem may start in your unit or in a shared line; we separate the two before any work.

Signs worth paying attention to

If you notice one of these signs in Al Tqwa, it is a good moment to talk to the team:

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

Where the problem usually comes from

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

Tools we use in Al Tqwa

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 Tqwa

Common questions about cockroach control in Al Tqwa

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.