Cockroach control in Shab Aamr Al Jdyd, Makkah: emergency

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

Cockroach control in Shab Aamr Al Jdyd: the local context

The centre of Shab Aamr Al Jdyd is at 21.2556, 39.7838, about 16.7 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 nearest wadi channel is about 2 km from the centre of Shab Aamr Al Jdyd (OpenStreetMap).

The centre of Shab Aamr Al Jdyd sits about 304 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

Shab Aamr Al Jdyd is a district in Makkah, centred at 21.2556, 39.7838, roughly 16.7 km from the city centre, with an approximate radius of 1.2 km. Because the centre sits about 304 m above sea level, the first thing a technician checks in an emergency is how the building is placed on the ground and where moisture and warmth collect, since these are what draw cockroaches in. The nearest wadi channel is about 2 km from the centre, so the team should note whether the property drains toward low ground or sits in a path that water and insects have used before. These checks come first because they explain the likely entry routes before anyone opens a cupboard.

The details that can only be settled on site are left for the visit itself. This includes how many rooms are affected, which units or shared drains carry the infestation, whether the problem is a single kitchen or spread through a building, and whether the cockroaches are German or American, since that changes the treatment. The technician also confirms the price band that applies to the job, which ranges from SAR 160–420 for a pest-control visit, and whether a follow-up is needed, at SAR 105–265 per visit. Rodent or bird activity found during the inspection would be priced separately, at SAR 210–525 per visit for rodent control and SAR 30–85 per m for bird control, so the quote should be confirmed on the spot.

To help the technician arrive prepared, the resident should clear kitchen counters and under-sink areas, bag food and bins, and note where droppings or egg cases have been seen. Tell the team when the problem started, whether neighbours report the same issue, and whether any recent plumbing or drainage work took place. If termites are also suspected, mention any soft or hollow wood, since treatment there is priced at SAR 10–25 per m². A short, clear description of what has been noticed, with the exact location in Shab Aamr Al Jdyd, lets the technician bring the right equipment and reach the source faster.

If water is flowing, close the main valve first, then call or message with photos.

When do you need cockroach control?

The following signs are worth checking before they grow:

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

The most common causes

• A common cause: gaps behind the cabinets.
• A common cause: open drain outlets.
• Damp and leaks under the sink — we check this before anything else.

Tools and methods, and when we use them

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.

Facts and costs — Shab Aamr Al Jdyd

Short answers for Shab Aamr Al Jdyd

Common mistakes we see

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

The written outputs

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.