Rodent control for duplexes in Al Hzm, Riyadh

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

Rodent control in Al Hzm: the local context

The centre of Al Hzm is at 24.5473, 46.6536, about 18.6 km from the centre of Riyadh, with an approximate radius of 1.2 km. The service-area circle on the map below is drawn from this point. The centre of Al Hzm sits about 676 m above sea level (SRTM open elevation data).

The nearest wadi channel is about 0.8 km from the centre of Al Hzm (OpenStreetMap). Main roads in or near Al Hzm: Dirab Road, Najm al-Din al-Ayyubi Street, Al Sahra Road.

Picture a duplex owner in Al Hzm who rents out one half and lives in the other. A few weeks ago, a faint scratching began in the ceiling above the kitchen, then droppings appeared near the storage room. The owner wants the problem solved quickly, without disturbing tenants, and without guessing at what works. This section is for that owner, and for any household in the same position.

Al Hzm sits at roughly 24.5473, 46.6536, about 18.6 km from the centre of Riyadh, with an approximate radius of 1.2 km. The centre of the neighbourhood sits about 676 m above sea level, and the nearest wadi channel runs about 0.8 km from the centre. Those facts matter for rodents. A wadi channel is a natural corridor for animals moving across open ground, so properties close to it may see activity return after treatment unless entry points are sealed. Because a duplex shares walls, roofs and utility routes with the neighbouring unit, a rodent that finds a gap in one half can easily reach the other. Owners should therefore check both units and the shared space together, not treat each side as a separate job.

Start by inspecting the property yourself: look for droppings, gnaw marks on cables and wood, and gaps around pipes, vents and door thresholds. Seal openings you can reach with metal mesh and sealant, and store food in closed containers. Next, arrange a professional inspection of both units, since the visit fee is SAR 160–420 per visit. If rodents are confirmed, a rodent control treatment is priced at SAR 210–525 per visit, followed by a follow-up visit at SAR 105–265 to confirm the activity has stopped. If the property also has bird nesting on the roof, bird control runs SAR 30–85 per m. For ongoing protection, an annual pest-control contract costs SAR 525–1,575 per month. Keep a written record of each visit so the owner and tenant can see what was done and when.

In a duplex, the two floors often share lines, so tests are done floor by floor.

Signs worth paying attention to

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

• Noises in the ceiling at night
• Gnawed bags and cables
• Droppings near the kitchen

The most common causes

• Uncovered food waste.
• Gaps around pipes and doors.
• An open drain.

Tools and methods, and when we use them

The steps in order

1. Inspection: Entry points and runways are found.
2. Sealing: Gaps are closed before anything else.
3. Traps and stations: Closed stations placed away from children and pets.
4. Follow-up: Stations are checked and new gaps closed.

Al Hzm in facts and sources

Short answers for Al Hzm

Mistakes that cost more

• Putting out open poison without sealing the entry points

The written outputs

You receive: the sealed entry points and the station positions, in a technical report with a verification code.