Cockroach control in Am Dwhh, Makkah: cost & published offers

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

Cockroach control in Am Dwhh: the local context

The centre of Am Dwhh is at 21.2730, 39.9611, about 16.8 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. The centre of Am Dwhh sits about 314 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

Cockroaches are the most common pest problem in homes and flats in Am Dwhh, and they tend to show up first in kitchens, bathrooms and around drains. For this type of property, a basic pest-control visit usually covers inspection, targeted treatment of the cracks and entry points where they hide, and advice on food storage and moisture. Because cockroaches can spread quickly between units in shared buildings, a single visit is often followed by a follow-up check to confirm the treatment has worked. Published pricing for a pest-control visit in Am Dwhh falls in the range of SAR 160–420 per visit, and a follow-up visit is listed at SAR 105–265 per visit.

The local setting shapes the approach. The centre of Am Dwhh sits at 21.2730, 39.9611, about 16.8 km from the centre of Makkah, with an approximate radius of 1.2 km, so the area is a defined neighbourhood rather than a dense city core. It also sits about 314 m above sea level, which is a fact worth noting when a technician plans the visit, since the site is not at the lowest point of the city. Where a property is close to rodent activity or bird roosts, the technician may also suggest controls for those pests, with rodent control listed at SAR 210–525 per visit and bird control at SAR 30–85 per m. Where a building is older or has structural timber, termite treatment is priced at SAR 10–25 per m².

Before the visit, ask the provider to confirm the exact service scope, including whether the price covers inspection, the main treatment and one follow-up, or only a single visit. Ask how many visits are included, what the follow-up costs in your case, and whether the treatment is safe for children, pets and food preparation areas. Ask for an annual pest-control contract quote if you want regular checks, which is listed at SAR 525–1,575 per month. Finally, confirm the property address and the area so the technician can plan the route and the materials needed.

Prices shown on this page come from our own published price list for the city; the final price is set after inspection.

Signs worth paying attention to

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 — we check this before anything else.
• Gaps behind the cabinets — we check this before anything else.

Tools we use in Am Dwhh

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.

Am Dwhh in facts and sources

Questions from Am Dwhh

What we advise against

• 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.