Cockroach control in Mzdlfa, Makkah: cost & published offers

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

Why cockroach control differs in Mzdlfa

The centre of Mzdlfa is at 21.3863, 39.9151, about 5.9 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 Mzdlfa sits about 326 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

Main roads in or near Mzdlfa: Road 38, King Abdulaziz Road, Masjid al-Haram Road, Road 56 Al Jawhara.

Cockroaches are the most common problem in homes and small apartment blocks across Mzdlfa, and they tend to return quickly when only the visible insects are treated. A good treatment starts with a clear picture of where the insects are hiding and how they move between kitchens, bathrooms, drains and stored food. In a residential setting, the job usually focuses on gel baits, crack and crevice work, and drain treatment, with attention paid to the places where moisture and warmth collect.

The location shapes that approach. Mzdlfa sits at about 21.3863, 39.9151, roughly 5.9 km from the centre of Makkah, and its centre lies at around 326 m above sea level. The area covers a radius of about 1.2 km, so many properties sit close together and insects can travel easily from one building to the next. For that reason, a treatment that stops at one flat or one villa may not fully solve the problem, and it helps to ask whether neighbouring units or shared drainage lines will be treated at the same time. The local pattern of buildings, waste areas and open spaces also affects how often the work needs to be repeated.

Before booking a visit, ask the provider to explain the inspection step, the products they plan to use and whether they treat drains and voids, not just the room where you saw activity. Check which visit prices apply, including the pest-control visit fee of SAR 160–420 per visit, and whether a follow-up visit of SAR 105–265 per visit is included or charged separately. Ask whether an annual pest-control contract at SAR 525–1,575 per month would suit your situation better than single treatments. If you also have rodents or birds, confirm the rates for rodent control at SAR 210–525 per visit and bird control at SAR 30–85 per m, and ask how each service is scheduled so the work does not overlap.

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

When do you need cockroach control?

The following signs are worth checking before they grow:

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

The most common causes

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

How we choose the tool in Mzdlfa

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 — Mzdlfa

Short answers for Mzdlfa

Common mistakes we see

• 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.