Why are traps alone not enough?
A small mouse can squeeze through a hole about the width of a pen, a rat through a slightly larger one. If the building is full of these holes, every rodent you catch will be replaced by another from outside, especially if there are garbage containers, vacant lots, or an old drainage system nearby.
If you notice that the rats return a few weeks after each treatment, the problem is most likely with the entry points, not the pesticide. Sealing the entry points breaks this cycle and reduces the need for baits over time.
Rodents are associated with diseases such as leptospirosis and salmonella, and they gnaw on wires, pipes, and insulation. Preventing them from entering is cheaper than repairing the damage they cause.
Where do rodents enter? Checkpoints
The technician goes around the building, both outside and inside, and examines:
- Drainage openings: Exposed drains, broken drain covers, and kitchen and bathroom drains. Rats swim and climb through the drain pipes.
- Air conditioning vents: The space around the pipes of split air conditioners where they penetrate the wall, and the vents of window air conditioners that are not airtight.
- Doors: The space under exterior doors, warehouse doors, sliding doors, and electrical room doors.
- Ceilings: Suspended ceilings, overhead ventilation openings, ceiling-wall junctions, and spaces under sandwich panels in warehouses.
- Cable and pipe openings: where electricity and internet cables, water and gas pipes enter the building.
- Structural cracks: cracks in foundations and walls, and expansion joints.
Signs indicating an entry point used by rodents
Before we arrive, you can observe for yourself some signs that reveal the entrance:
- Dark greasy marks on the edges of openings and walls, left by the rodent's fur upon repeated passage.
- Small droppings concentrated near a door, drain, or behind an appliance.
- Gnaw marks on wooden door edges, pipe insulation, or cable covers.
- Scratching sounds in the false ceiling or inside the walls at night.
Take a picture of what you find and send it to us. This will shorten the inspection time and help the technician start from the most important point.
Materials we use
Choosing the right material is important. Ordinary foam and silicone alone will not stop the rodent, as it will easily gnaw through them.
| Entry point | Suitable material |
| Side ventilation and drainage openings | Rust-resistant metal mesh with small openings |
| Gaps around pipes and cables | Mineral wool with gnaw-resistant sealants |
| Below the exterior doors | Metal door sweeps or reinforced rubber door sweeps |
| Drains and sewage manholes | Airtight drain covers with narrow openings |
| Cracks in walls and foundations | Cement plugs or gnaw-resistant putty |
In making our selection, we take into account the heat of the Hijaz and the humidity of Jeddah, because some materials crack or rust quickly in these conditions.
Before and after: What does the result look like?
Before: A gap around the air-conditioning pipe, a warehouse door leaving a bottom opening, a broken drain cover in the back kitchen, and an open false ceiling at one corner.
Afterward: Each opening is sealed with a suitable material and documented with before-and-after photos in a report you receive via the client portal. The report also includes points requiring structural repair by the contractor or maintenance, such as large foundation cracks.
Who is this service for?
- Restaurants: Back doors, waste areas, and kitchen drains are the most common entry points. Sealing these access points strengthens the inspection process and reduces food safety risks. See the restaurant sector.
- Warehouses: Large sliding doors, wall-panel joints, and cable openings. See the Warehouses section.
- Villas: air conditioning vents, roofs, service rooms, and gardens adjacent to the walls, especially in new neighborhoods near vacant land.
For the best result, we combine sealing entry points with an annual pest control contract that monitors stations and detects any new openings early.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does sealing rodent entry points eliminate the need for pest control?
No, if the rodents are already inside the building, they must be eliminated first; otherwise, we'll trap them inside. We start with pest control and then seal the entrances, or we do both together depending on the situation.
Q: How long does the service take?
A medium-sized villa typically requires a day's work, while warehouses and restaurants depend on the number of openings. We will determine the duration and price after inspection.
Q: Does the service include a warranty?
Yes, the work performed is covered by a warranty. The warranty does not cover new openings resulting from maintenance work or subsequent modifications to the building.
Q: Do you repair large structural cracks?
We seal small and medium-sized cracks and openings. For major structural damage, we document it in the report and recommend repairs by a qualified contractor.