Cockroach control for apartments in Shab Aly Al Jdyd, Makkah

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

Why cockroach control differs in Shab Aly Al Jdyd

The centre of Shab Aly Al Jdyd is at 21.2552, 39.7310, about 19.9 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 nearest wadi channel is about 0.5 km from the centre of Shab Aly Al Jdyd (OpenStreetMap).

The centre of Shab Aly Al Jdyd sits about 174 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

An apartment owner in Shab Aly Al Jdyd often manages several flats in one building and rents them to families or workers, so a cockroach problem in one unit can quickly spread through shared pipes, bins and walls. Many owners only call for help once tenants complain, by which point the insects have already moved between floors. A planned approach, with regular checks across the whole building, usually costs less and keeps tenants satisfied.

The local setting matters. Shab Aly Al Jdyd sits at about 174 m above sea level, and its centre is roughly 0.5 km from the nearest wadi channel. Water and damp ground near a wadi can encourage insects to move into buildings, especially after rain, so owners here should check drains, ground-floor storerooms and any gaps around external pipes. The area is also about 19.9 km from the centre of Makkah, so a visit to inspect the building from the ground up is worth planning before any treatment starts.

Start by walking the whole building, including the basement or parking area, the bins, the kitchens and the service shafts, and note where droppings, egg cases or dead insects appear. Next, seal cracks around sinks, drains and wall sockets and fix any leaking taps, since cockroaches need water as much as food. Then book a pest-control visit, which typically costs SAR 160–420 per visit, and ask the technician to treat shared areas as well as individual flats. Schedule a follow-up visit, usually SAR 105–265, about a week or two later to confirm the treatment has worked. Finally, if the building has an ongoing problem, consider an annual pest-control contract at SAR 525–1,575 per month so that inspections continue regularly.

In apartment buildings, the floor below is often where a leak shows first.

Signs worth paying attention to

These are the signs most often linked to cockroach control:

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

Where the problem usually comes from

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

Tools and methods, and when we use them

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.

Quick comparison: facts and costs in Shab Aly Al Jdyd

Questions from Shab Aly Al Jdyd

Common mistakes we see

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

What you receive

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.