Cockroach control in Qrtba, Makkah: cost & published offers

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

What is specific about Qrtba for cockroach control

The centre of Qrtba is at 21.4672, 39.8337, about 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 Qrtba sits about 365 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

Main roads in or near Qrtba: Third Ring Road, Al Hajj Street.

An owner of a family flat or a small shop in Qrtba often notices cockroaches first in the kitchen or behind appliances, especially after dark. The problem tends to build slowly, so by the time it is visible in daylight, the insects have usually spread through drains, cupboards and storage areas. Owners in this position usually want a clear quote before anyone arrives, and they want to know whether a single visit will be enough or whether follow-up work is likely.

The local facts shape what to expect. Qrtba's centre lies at 21.4672, 39.8337, roughly 9 km from the centre of Makkah, within an area of about 1.2 km in radius, so it is a compact district that is easy to reach for a service team working across several streets in one day. The centre also sits about 365 m above sea level. For cockroach work, the practical point is that a standard pest-control visit in this area is priced at SAR 160–420 per visit, and a follow-up visit is SAR 105–265 per visit. Owners should plan for a second check rather than expecting one treatment to finish the job. If the property also has rodent or bird activity, rodent control is listed at SAR 210–525 per visit and bird control at SAR 30–85 per m, so it helps to ask for a combined assessment up front.

A practical sequence works well. First, note where you have seen insects and when, and keep the kitchen and bathroom dry and clear overnight. Second, request a written quote that separates the initial pest-control visit from any follow-up visits, so you can compare the SAR 160–420 range with the SAR 105–265 follow-up range. Third, ask whether an annual pest-control contract, priced at SAR 525–1,575 per month, makes sense if the building has recurring problems. Fourth, after treatment, avoid cleaning the treated areas for the period the technician advises and keep food sealed. Finally, book the follow-up visit in the diary before the first technician leaves, so the second check is not forgotten.

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

Signs that call for cockroach control

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

• 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 — we check this before anything else.

Tools we use in Qrtba

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.

Qrtba in facts and sources

Short answers for Qrtba

Mistakes that cost more

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

What you get after the work

You receive: a visit report with the product name, active ingredient and treated spots, in a technical report with a verification code.